WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.,
Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As part
of its new "Redefining Futures" Corporate Social Responsibility
program, Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has committed $3.6
million over three years to FIRST, a global youth-serving
nonprofit advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) education. A 20-percent increase in Collins
Aerospace's investment in the FIRST program from previous years,
the additional funding will help introduce even more kids around
the world to the opportunities available through FIRST.
"As the Co-Chairman of the FIRST board of directors, I've
witnessed how showing kids the fun side of engineering and
technology can change their lives and give them a new way of
thinking about their future," said Collins Aerospace CEO
Kelly Ortberg. "By investing in
programs like FIRST, we hope to enhance diversity in the future
workforce and help inspire the next wave of engineers and
innovators that will redefine aerospace."
The investment in the FIRST program kicks off Collins
Aerospace's Redefining Futures platform. Through intentional
efforts to address some of the most pressing issues in the industry
and society, the company will focus on three main strategies:
- Engaging and inspiring youth, with emphasis on improving the
under-representation of girls and minorities, to enter STEM
fields
- Developing and expanding skills of current and future
workforces
- Strengthening the global communities where Collins Aerospace
does business
"With more than 70,000 employees around the world, Collins
Aerospace is uniquely positioned to drive positive change where it
matters most by aligning our efforts across all areas of the
company," said Carrie Reeder,
director, Corporate Social Responsibility for Collins Aerospace.
"Working alongside our customers and non-profit partners, we're
rallying behind a common cause to shape a better future for our
company, for our communities and for generations to come."
To learn more about Collins Aerospace's Redefining Futures
program, visit:
https://www.collinsaerospace.com/who-we-are/redefining-futures
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a
unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in
technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global
aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing
together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins
Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and
expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the
demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more information,
visit CollinsAerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC.
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