In December, Textron participated in Junior Achievement RI’s JA Inspire, an in-person career exploration fair for 5,600+ 8th grade students to learn about different educational pathways, career opportunities and skills that will support their futures. 30+ volunteers including finance professionals, IT analysts, HR generalists, legal specialists, and executive assistants, represented the various functions from our world headquarters in Providence, RI. This was a great opportunity to show up in our community and educate students about careers in manufacturing, STEM and business. Let’s hear from some of our volunteers about the event!

“I was interested in volunteering for Junior Achievement to spread knowledge and awareness of Textron and our opportunities that align with what students want to be when they grow up. I learned that the next generation of talent has big dreams and are passionate about what they want to accomplish in the future! I loved their enthusiasm for our E-Z-GO Golf Car display product” – Amelia, University Relations

“I have been involved in other Junior Achievement events and find their cause very rewarding. My favorite part of the event was interacting with students to learn about their interests both inside and outside of school. We asked them about their favorite subjects and had them brainstorm what kind of skills are needed for potential career opportunities.” – Keri, Accounting

“I wish I had a resource like JA Inspire when I was in the 8th grade. As a woman of color, it was important for me to convey to young people that there is a place for them at a company like Textron. I discovered that many individuals are highly ambitious but uncertain about their career paths. A platform like JA Inspire offers valuable resources and access to career professionals to help them navigate these challenges.” – Tracy, Ethics & Compliance

We’re proud that our employees are passionate about positively impacting our local communities where we live and do business. This community focus is foundational to our Textron culture. Through our matching gift program, we support the non-profit organizations that are personally important to our employees and provide opportunities to volunteer with a variety of organizations throughout the year. Thank you to all volunteers for sharing their time and talents to inspire the next generation!