Otis Kicks off Latest Made to Move Communities™ STEM Education Challenge
Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the global leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing, has launched its sixth annual Made to Move Communities™ STEM education program. This year's challenge focuses on developing mobility solutions for natural disaster response, engaging over 200 students from 25 schools across 18 countries who will work with 150 Otis mentors.
The program has demonstrated significant impact since 2020, providing more than $1.25 million in grants to schools globally and reaching over 1,000 students. Participating schools can receive grants ranging from $7,500 to $35,000 based on team performance. The initiative has already shown success in workforce development, as exemplified by former participant Agustín, who is now employed as an Otis mechanic in Uruguay.
Otis (NYSE: OTIS), leader mondiale nella produzione di ascensori e scale mobili, ha avviato la sesta edizione annuale del programma educativo STEM Made to Move Communities™. La sfida di quest'anno è incentrata sulla ideazione di soluzioni di mobilità per la risposta ai disastri naturali, coinvolgendo oltre 200 studenti provenienti da 25 scuole in 18 paesi che collaboreranno con 150 mentor di Otis.
Dal 2020 il programma ha avuto un impatto rilevante, erogando più di 1,25 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni a scuole nel mondo e raggiungendo oltre 1.000 studenti. Le scuole partecipanti possono ottenere finanziamenti compresi tra $7.500 e $35.000 a seconda dei risultati delle squadre. L'iniziativa contribuisce anche allo sviluppo delle competenze professionali: un esempio è Agustín, ex partecipante che ora lavora come meccanico Otis in Uruguay.
Otis (NYSE: OTIS), líder mundial en la fabricación de ascensores y escaleras mecánicas, ha lanzado su sexto programa anual de educación STEM Made to Move Communities™. El reto de este año se centra en crear soluciones de movilidad para la respuesta a desastres naturales, involucrando a más de 200 estudiantes de 25 colegios en 18 países, que trabajarán con 150 mentores de Otis.
Desde 2020 el programa ha demostrado un impacto significativo, otorgando más de 1,25 millones de dólares en subvenciones a centros educativos de todo el mundo y alcanzando a más de 1.000 estudiantes. Las escuelas participantes pueden recibir ayudas de entre $7.500 y $35.000 según el desempeño de los equipos. La iniciativa también ha favorecido el desarrollo profesional, como muestra Agustín, ex participante que ahora es mecánico de Otis en Uruguay.
Otis (NYSE: OTIS), 엘리베이터·에스컬레이터 제조 분야의 글로벌 선두 기업이 여섯 번째 연례 STEM 교육 프로그램 Made to Move Communities™를 시작했습니다. 올해 과제는 자연재해 대응을 위한 이동성 솔루션 개발18개국 25개 학교의 200명 이상 학생150명의 Otis 멘토와 함께 참여합니다.
이 프로그램은 2020년 이후 큰 성과를 내며 전 세계 학교에 125만 달러 이상의 보조금을 지원했고, 1,000명 이상의 학생들에게 영향을 미쳤습니다. 참가 학교는 팀 성과에 따라 $7,500에서 $35,000까지의 지원금을 받을 수 있습니다. 또한 이 프로그램은 인력 양성에도 기여하여, 참가자였던 아구스틴은 현재 우루과이에서 Otis 정비사로 근무하고 있습니다.
Otis (NYSE: OTIS), leader mondial de la fabrication d'ascenseurs et d'escalators, a lancé sa sixième édition annuelle du programme éducatif STEM Made to Move Communities™. Le défi de cette année porte sur la conception de solutions de mobilité pour la réponse aux catastrophes naturelles, impliquant plus de 200 élèves de 25 écoles dans 18 pays qui travailleront avec 150 mentors Otis.
Depuis 2020, le programme a eu un impact notable, attribuant plus de 1,25 million de dollars de subventions aux écoles du monde entier et touchant plus de 1 000 élèves. Les écoles participantes peuvent recevoir des subventions comprises entre 7 500 $ et 35 000 $ selon les performances des équipes. L'initiative favorise également le développement de carrière, comme en témoigne Agustín, ancien participant aujourd'hui mécanicien chez Otis en Uruguay.
Otis (NYSE: OTIS), weltweit führend in der Herstellung von Aufzügen und Rolltreppen, hat sein sechstes jährliches STEM-Bildungsprogramm Made to Move Communities™ gestartet. Die Herausforderung dieses Jahres widmet sich der Entwicklung von Mobilitätslösungen für Katastropheneinsätze und bindet über 200 Schüler aus 25 Schulen in 18 Ländern ein, die mit 150 Otis-Mentoren zusammenarbeiten.
Seit 2020 erzielt das Programm deutliche Wirkung: Es hat weltweit Schulen mit mehr als 1,25 Millionen US-Dollar an Zuschüssen unterstützt und über 1.000 Schüler erreicht. Teilnehmende Schulen können je nach Teamleistung Zuschüsse zwischen $7.500 und $35.000 erhalten. Ein Beispiel für den Erfolg in der Fachkräfteförderung ist Agustín, ein ehemaliger Teilnehmer, der inzwischen als Otis-Mechaniker in Uruguay arbeitet.
- Program has provided over $1.25 million in grants to support STEM education since 2020
- Successfully creating employment pipeline as demonstrated by former student now working as Otis mechanic
- Significant global reach with 200 students from 25 schools in 18 countries
- Substantial grant incentives ranging from $7,500 to $35,000 for participating schools
- None.
Students in 18 countries and territories will work alongside Otis mentors to design mobility solutions that support people and communities during natural disasters.
The Made to Move Communities program aims to build the next generation of talent, ensure workforce readiness, and sustain innovation across the elevator and escalator industry. It has reached more than 1,000 students and resulted in more than
This is the sixth year of the flagship STEM education and mentoring program from Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.
"We've all witnessed the destruction natural disasters can have on families, communities, public infrastructure and cities," said Randi Tanguay, Otis Chief Communications Officer. "Our hope is that this challenge will resonate directly with students and inspire them to see the power of STEM-based solutions to mitigate these challenges and build more resilient communities – all while developing skills and potentially shaping their future careers."
This year, more than 200 students from 25 schools in 18 countries and territories will participate in the program. They will work alongside more than 150 Otis mentors.
What is the Made to Move Communities Program?
Otis' Made to Move Communities™ program is a global student challenge inspiring creative, STEM-based solutions to real-world mobility issues. Here's how it works:
- Students explore how real-world challenges affect movement in and around their communities and develop innovative solutions with the potential to create more connected communities and improve mobility for all.
- Student teams from each school compete within their respective Otis regions, presenting their ideas to a panel of Otis judges. The winning team from each region then competes in a final round to be named the global winner.
- At the end of the Made to Move Communities program, each participating school receives a grant to continue STEM education. Grants range from
$7,500 $35,000
How the Made to Move Communities program is building the workforce of the future
Agustín was recently hired as an Otis mechanic in Punta del Este,
When a job opened up at the local Otis branch, Operations Manager Miguel C. encouraged Agustín to apply. Miguel had mentored the students in the Made to Move Communities program and noted Agustín's interest in the elevator and escalator industry.
Their story is an example of how the Made to Move Communities program builds real-world talent, enhances professional growth and deepens the company's impact in the communities where it operates – while also encouraging future careers at Otis and in the industry.
Watch Agustín and Miguel tell their story.
"This is how we can empower others, foster innovation, and build a brighter future together," Miguel said.
Agustín encourages students to participate in the program if they get the chance.
"To other schools and students thinking about joining Made to Move Communities, I'd say go for it," he said. "It's not only going to help you grow – it'll also develop your empathy, teamwork and problem-solving skills."
To learn more about the Made to Move Communities program, visit www.otis.com/mtmc.
What is the Otis Made to Move Communities program?
Otis' Made to Move Communities™ program is the company's flagship social impact program. It is a global student challenge inspiring creative, STEM-based solutions to real-world mobility issues.
What are the goals of the Made to Move Communities program?
The Made to Move Communities program brings together students, educators and Otis colleagues as mentors, with the goals of advancing STEM and leadership skills to help build the next generation of talent, ensuring future workforce readiness, and sustaining innovation.
What is the community impact of the Made to Move Communities program?
Since 2020, Made to Move Communities has engaged over 950 Otis colleagues in mentoring more than 1,000 students, and delivered nearly 100 grants totaling over
Why is the Made to Move Communities program focused on natural disasters this year?
Each year, Otis identifies a theme that aligns with global trends and business priorities such as aging populations, accessibility or emerging technology.
Over the past half century, natural disasters have increased in frequency at least five-fold and have also become more intense. Disasters can often lead to or exacerbate human mobility challenges, vulnerabilities and needs among affected communities, including by first responders.
About Otis
Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You'll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in
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