ASHE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HIGHWAY ENGINEERS
Sunserea Gates
ASHE SOUTHEAST REGION PRESIDENT
Embracing Innovation and Inclusivity in the Workforce
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ith existing and projected shortages of professionals in the transportation industry, coupled with the accelerated rate of technical advancements, our workforce needs focused support from professional organizations like the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) to provide educational opportunities to the diverse workforce supporting transportation implementation. More than ever, we are at a critical juncture where knowledge transfer and collaboration with all of our transportation partners is paramount. ASHE was founded by a small group of dedicated engineers in the public sector and associates from contractors, material suppliers and consulting engineers who recognized the need for fellowship and collaboration. Today, ASHE strives to provide a forum to interact with one’s peers in the transportation industry while working together to help solve common problems and discuss pertinent issues such as rapidly changing technologies. Our mission is to provide a forum for members and partners of the transportation industry to promote the advancement of safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation systems through education, innovation and fellowship.
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Our mission is to provide a forum for members and partners of the transportation industry to promote the advancement of safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation systems through education, innovation and fellowship.