Rockwell Automation investeert 12 miljoen dollar in wetenschap en techniek voor de werkvloer van de toekomst
MILWAUKEE –(BUSINESS WIRE)—Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) kondigt een investering van 12 miljoen dollar voor de duur van vier jaar aan in FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science en Technology. FIRST is opgericht om de belangstelling en de deelname van jongeren in wetenschap en technologie te vergroten.
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De afgelopen tien jaar heeft Rockwell Automation meer dan 15 miljoen dollar aan steun geleverd om de noodzakelijke behoefte aan banen in wetenschap, technologie, onderwijs en wiskunde onder de aandacht te brengen, omdat die banen innovatie stimuleren. Veel van deze banen blijven onvervuld door zowel het gebrek aan bewustzijn van de verschillende soorten hightech banen die beschikbaar zijn en het gebrek aan vaardigheden om zich te kwalificeren voor de behoeften die vandaag de dag nodig zijn.
Rockwell Automation Invests $12M to Bring Science and Technology to Next Generation Workforce |
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MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 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. This Smart News Release features an interactive multimedia capsule. View the full release here:http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161114006572/en/  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 withFIRST 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 FIRSTRobotics 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 contactdevelopment@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. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161114006572/en/ Contacts Rockwell Automation |
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