Office of Civil Rights & Business Opportunity and Workforce Development Office

Welcome to the Office of Civil Rights & Business Opportunity and Workforce Development Office

NCDOT is committed to advancing North Carolina's economy by ensuring that ALL businesses have an equal opportunity to succeed. The mission of OCR & BOWD is to:

Advocate for a "level playing field;"
Administer Programs designed to enhance business capacity; and
Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations aimed at eliminating discrimination.

Our focus is on businesses that have been historically underutilized: minority, women and disabled-owned businesses. Increased participation by these businesses strengthens communities across the state.

Whether you are a minority, women or disabled-owned business owner seeking to learn more about doing business with NCDOT or a prime contractor interested in enhancing the number and quality of your subcontractors, we are here to assist.

BOWD Upcoming Events - Winter 2012

January 2012 – Highway Entrepreneurial Development Program

February 2012 – Annual Transportation Conference

March 2012 – Executive Management Program@ UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Winter/Spring 2012 – Various Training & Development Courses

For more information about training and development programs offered by BOWD click here!