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11-14-16-FIRST-students-and-Rockwell-Automation-CEO
11-14-16-FIRST-students-and-Rockwell-Automation-CEO
11-14-16-FIRST-students-and-Rockwell-Automation-CEO

Rockwell Automation Commits $12M To FIRST

Nov. 16, 2016
Rockwell Automation announces a $12M, four-year commitment to FIRST to address critical need to inspire and train for today’s industrial careers.

Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret and FIRST students

Rockwell Automation announces a $12M, four-year commitment to FIRST – For  Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. FIRST designs programs to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering, according to the company.

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, according to the company. The company also donates products integral to FIRST program games and scoring.

“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,” says 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, visit: www.firstinspires.org.

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