Rockwell Automation Invests $12M to Bring Science and Technology to Next Generation Workforce
November 14 2016 - 4:45PM
Business Wire
Company announces four-year, $12M commitment to FIRST® to
address critical need to inspire and train for today’s industrial
careers
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) announced a $12M, four-year
commitment to FIRST® — For Inspiration and Recognition of Science
and Technology — founded to inspire young people’s interest and
participation in science and technology.
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Blake Moret, Rockwell Automation
president and CEO, FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team 6022, “TBD,” FRC
team FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 120, “Cleveland’s Team,”
Don Bossi, president and CEO, FIRST and Jay Flores, Rockwell
Automation global STEM ambassador. (Photo: Business Wire)
Over the past 10 years, Rockwell Automation has provided more
than $15M of broad-based support to address the critical need to
fill science, technology, education and math (STEM) jobs that drive
innovation. Many of these jobs go unfilled because of both the lack
of awareness of the kinds of high-tech jobs available and the lack
of skills to qualify for today’s needs.
“Through our technology and people, we are helping to inspire
the next generation of innovators to fill the talent pipeline for
our customers and for our company,” said Blake Moret, president and
CEO, Rockwell Automation. “Our strategic partnership with FIRST
helps us increase our reach and visibility to STEM students around
the world.”
In addition to being a global sponsor of the FIRST® LEGO® League
program and sole sponsor of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
Rockwell Automation Innovation in Control Award, nearly 200
Rockwell Automation employees around the world donate their time
for the FIRST programs, and more than 300 employees volunteer for
the organization in other capacities. The company also donates
products integral to FIRST program games and scoring. These product
donations are specifically used for the FIRST Robotics Competition
playing fields and scoring systems, and they are included within
the parts kits teams use to build their robots.
“This generous, multiyear commitment from Rockwell Automation
will allow us to focus on the strategic aspects of our partnership
while continuing to help scale our programs and expose students to
a broader range of industry-leading products and applications,”
said Donald E. Bossi, president, FIRST. “The company has a long,
rich history of supporting FIRST.”
Rockwell Automation is recognized as a FIRST Strategic Partner,
which signifies the highest levels of sponsorship available at
FIRST. It is also a FIRST Robotics Competition Crown Supplier.
For more information about FIRST programs and sponsorship
opportunities, please contact development@firstinspires.org.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest
company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes
its customers more productive and the world more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs
approximately 22,000 people, serving customers in more than 80
countries.
About FIRST®
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® (For Inspiration
and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an
appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in
Manchester, N.H., FIRST® designs accessible, innovative programs to
build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating
young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and
engineering. With support from over 200 of the Fortune 500
companies and more than $30 million in college scholarships, the
not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition
for students in grades 9-12; FIRST® Tech Challenge for grades 7-12;
FIRST® LEGO® League for grades 4-8; and FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. for
grades K-4. Gracious Professionalism® is a way of doing things that
encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and
respects individuals and the community. To learn more about FIRST®,
go to www.firstinspires.org.
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Rockwell AutomationDarice L. Brown,
414.382.4852dlbrown@ra.rockwell.comorFIRST®Brooke Blew,
603.206.2048bblew@firstinspires.org
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