Collaborative and Subcommittees

Overview

DBE and Workforce Collaborative

The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group to MnDOT. The group’s mission is to increase the diversity of firms and people working on MnDOT highway projects. The Collaborative has several subcommittees. The subcommittees focus on different strategies to develop and support Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and BIPOC and women workers.

Subcommittees

Leadership Committee

Plans the full Collaborative meetings
Completes the Collaborative’s yearly goals
Tracks the tasks of the other committees.

Results and Transparency Committee

Reviews highway construction projects
Reviews workforce goals
Reviews progress in hiring women and people of color

Worksite Cooperation Committee

Identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity
Develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all

DBE Committee

Identifies issues related to building capacity, use and sustainability of DBE firms
Makes recommendations

Youth Outreach and Education Committee

Identifies recruitment strategies and educational opportunities