Guidance for Diversity in Airport Business Contracting and Workforce Programs
Many airports are already taking active steps to address
and unlock the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. These
programs provide benefits to the airport and surrounding communities, but there has not
been a comprehensive benefit-cost analysis for diversity contracting programs and their
impact on the workforce.
The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's
ACRP Research Report 217:
Guidance for Diversity in Airport Business Contracting and Workforce Programs
provides guidelines to assist airport operators and various stakeholders
at airports of all types and sizes to identify and quantify the benefits, costs, and
regional economic impact of diversity contracting for airport businesses.
As recipients of federal funds, airports are required to administer a federal
program that seeks to provide equal access for participation in airport-related business
opportunities. Likewise, many airports are also obligated to do so under state and local
programs.
The report includes additional materials: an
Airport Diversity Contracting Tool and a
Tool Users Guide.
This Summary Last Modified On: 11/22/2021