OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

The Bureau of Small Business Enterprises, under the purview of the Office of Business and Workforce Diversity, supports a diverse workforce and business community by ensuring equity and inclusion within the Illinois Department of Transportation’s projects and programs.

Our team members help IDOT ensureequitable participation on state and federally-funded highway, mass transit and airport contracts through several initiatives, including IDOT’s federally mandated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

PAVING THE WAY TO PROGRESS FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES The Illinois Department of Transportation builds and maintains a world-class transportation network that creates jobs and improves quality of life across our state. Our team champions an environment where diverse individuals contribute to the shared success of our state and our neighborhoods by focusing on three key pillars.

2,716firms certified in the

Illinois Unified Certification Program

1,708DBEs specializing in

Professional Servicesor Construction

130+2019 Highway Construction Careers Training Program

participants placed in construction/transportation jobs

Learn more at www.idot.illinois.gov, or call The Office of Business and Workforce Diversity at (217) 557-3891.

There’s never been a better time to grow with IDOT!

Visit www.idot.illinois.gov for eligibility criteria

Complete and submit application

THE BUREAU OF SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SUPPORTS INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES

$33.2B designated for

transportation projects under the Rebuild Illinois

capital program

Contact IDOT’s Bureau of Small Business Enterprises with questions at (217) 782-5490 or DOT.SBE@illinois.gov

DIVERSE VENDORS

THRIVING BUSINESSES

EMPOWERED WORKFORCE

Apply for an IDOT DBE certification today

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Build your future with IDOT

The Office of Business and Workforce Diversity’s projects and programs do more than diversify IDOT’s vendor network for the benefit of our state and local economies; they prepare diverse individuals and businesses to make lasting investments in their communities.

“One Stop Shop” Certification

Workshops and Events

DBE Supportive Services, Resource Centers, and One-on-One Assistance

Mentor Protégé Program

Foundation for Growth Business Development Program

Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP)

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS – GROW WITH IDOT TODAY!

IDOT is building a world-class, multi-modal transportation system in Illinois – and we need individuals of all backgrounds to help us realize that vision. Visit www.idot.illinois.gov or contact the Office of Business and Workforce Diversity at (217) 557-3891 to learn more.