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Recently, the 70 women participating in the 2016 Leadership Program of WTS International, the association for the advancement of women in transportation, had the opportunity to hear from Deputy Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez and a panel of five senior-level female executives at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Deputy Secretary Mendez applauded the women in the room for making a difference in the transportation industry. He spoke about how women are under-represented in the in the transportation industry and more needs to be done to attract, retain, and advance women to be a part of it.

The Deputy Secretary addressed the issue of how technology is impacting the industry and highlighted the need for qualified, skilled professionals in this changing market. As a strong advocate of having diversity in transportation roles, Deputy Secretary Mendez stressed the importance of encouraging the new generation of students to pursue careers in transportation and having women in leading positions.

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