Community Outreach

Bourns’ goal is to be a thoughtful and responsible corporate citizen in the communities around the world where we live and work. We seek to inspire and encourage our communities through engagement in strong, knowledge-building partnerships.

Bourns is dedicated to numerous community outreach programs, green initiatives, scholarship opportunities, educational events and more. We host a variety of events to further education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. With hands-on involvement in the community, our hope is to encourage and inspire students to pursue STEM fields.

"At Bourns, part of our corporate culture is to do all we can to mentor students who want to advance in science, technology, engineering and math fields," said Gordon Bourns, Chairman and CEO at Bourns, Inc.

The Bourns Technology Center, located in Riverside, CA, USA, hosts many of these educational STEM events. It is also home to several emerging high-tech companies in the community. This facility is dedicated to providing a strong partnership between resident companies and the community.

Bourns is committed to serving the Riverside community and all of the other communities in which we have facilities.

Riverside, CA

Bourns is a proud sponsor and participant in The Pink on Parade Breast Cancer Walk

Our Team raised $7,775 to support The Pink Ribbon Place in providing counseling, support groups, health and wellness programs, and more to those battling breast cancer. A special thanks to our friends at @inlandcivilrights for joining our team. For more info or to make a donation visit www.pinkonparade.org.

Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center

The Youth Innovation Center is the City of Riverside's newest community center! With state of the art equipment and a mission to help propel Riverside into an innovative tomorrow, the center will offer both free and fee based activities.
Press Enterprise article
Riverside Parks & Rec page

Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing (IEwim) Summit and Job Fair

Bourns participated in the Annual Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing Summit and Job Fair at the San Bernardino International Airport. The purpose of the summit is to change the public perception of women in the manufacturing industry, specifically in the Inland Empire.
Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing (IEwim) Summit and Job Fair
Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing web site

STEM Summer Learning Labs

In collaboration with Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP), the Riverside Unified School District and the City of Riverside, Bourns hosts four STEM Summer Learning Labs. Each of the one-week-long learning labs immerses High School students in STEM applications and careers in our community. There are four learning labs in total; STEM in Public Utilities (STEM PULL), STEM In Advanced Manufacturing (STEM I AM), STEM Solutions and STEM in Police and Fire (STEM LEAPS).
Visit the STEP Website
Press Enterprise article on STEM LEAPS
Bourns article
STEM in Law Enforcement and Public Safety

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bourns has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters Inland Empire for their Workplace mentoring program. Employees are paired with students for John W. North High School in Riverside to help students jump-start their professional development with exposure to career possibilities, academic pathways, life skills, and relationships with skilled professionals.
www.iebigs.org

Path of Life Ministries

Path of Life provides a holistic system of care offered in an integrated, seamless manner to individuals and families, leading them from a place of crisis to a life of stability and self-sufficiency. As part of November National Homeless Awareness Month, Bourns provided Path of Life Ministries with 100 Blessing bags. These bags of various toiletry items and undergarments are provided to individuals who utilize Path of Life’s shelter facilities and transition programs. Employees generously donate the items included in the bags.
www.thepathoflife.com

Bourns Donates to Inland SoCal United Way

Bourns donates to Inland SoCal United Way annually with contributions through company and employee participation. Inland SoCal United Way raises funds to support health and human services provided by United Way affiliated agencies through a single fund-raising campaign.
www.inlandsocaluw.org

Habitat for Humanity Riverside

Bourns participated in the pre-build for the Mulberry Street project with Habitat for Humanity Riverside. The Mulberry Street project will consist of 10 cottage homes to serve as temporary transitional housing for Riverside's homeless. We look forward to helping out in future Habitat for Humanity projects.
www.habitatriverside.org

Bourns Donates to Spark of Love Toy Drive

Bourns purchases toys for the Spark of Love Toy Drive sponsored by the Southern California Fire Fighters and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve by collecting aluminum cans and plastic bottles at the Riverside facility. Employees also bring in toy donations to add to the annual campaign.
Visit Riverside Firefighters Website
City of Riverside Fire Department Teams up with ABC7 for the Spark of Love Toy Drive

Science and Technology Education Partnership Conference (STEPCON)

The Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) Conference offers local students the opportunity to visit interactive exhibits representing a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities.
Press Enterprise article on the STEP Conference
Visit the STEP Website

Heredia, Costa Rica

Christmas Gifts for the Children of Puerto Jimenez

Bourns employees collected and donated gifts for children in a local town during the holiday season. Donations from employees were delivered during a celebratory event for the children.

Chihuahua, Mexico

Bourns Actively Supports the Orphanage "Lirio de los Valles" (“Lily of the Valley”)

Bourns has supported the orphanage "Lirio de los Valles" which houses an average of 150 children and has provided lunch every weekend since 2003. Bourns collects tennis shoes to donate to the children.

Housing Expansion Program

Bourns, along with the Index Foundation (Maquila Association), supports a program to help employees build additions to their homes. This is made possible from revenue generated from the donation of recycled materials. The beneficiaries are employees with high performance and seniority within the company.

Educational Institutions Visiting Program

Bourns gives guided tours and presentations about the company for institutions of higher learning, such as the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH) and other technical institutions. The tours are focused on showing students what is required to work in the automotive industry in Mexico.

Red Cross Support

Bourns has supported the Red Cross with donations on a yearly basis. The donations help people who have suffered an accident, gone through a natural disaster or are involved in other circumstances in which they need help.

Bedford, UK

Apprenticeship Ambassadors

Bourns’ Apprenticeship Ambassadors attend a variety of events to speak to students and parents about the value of Bourns’ apprenticeship program. They share their own experiences working at Bourns.
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Flatout in the Fens

Bourns participates in Flatout in the Fens to support the local organization, Headway Bedford. The organization supports people who have acquired a brain injury. Bourns’ team of cyclists completed approximately 600 miles and raised about £3000.
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Keech Hospice Bedford Midnight Walk

Bourns raised approximately £3700 to support Keech Hospice Care. Keech Hospice Care provides care for adults and children with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses.

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Race for Life

Bourns employees and their families participate in the Race for Life raising £600 for cancer research.

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Ride London Surrey

The 100-mile cycle route, Ride London Surrey, raised money for The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital located in Greater London, United Kingdom. With the generous support and sponsorship from family, friends, and work colleagues Bourns employee, Joe, raised £1500 for the cause.

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Supporting Local Schools/Students

Bourns actively participates in school events across Bedford for students interested in engineering. We attend the annual Careers Day at Bedford Modern School.

Arkwright Scholarships Trust

Bourns supports students through the registered charity, Arkwright Scholarships Trust, which administers scholarships to students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The sponsored students attends Bourns to gain invaluable work experience and are mentored by our own Apprenticeship Ambassadors. Students build their understanding of the world of work, engineering and the benefits of undertaking an Apprenticeship or Traineeship.

Taufkirchen, Germany

Red Cross First Aid Campaign

Bourns supports the Red Cross First Aid campaign with advertising.

Police – Painting Book for Kids – Dealing With Strangers (Umgang Mit Fremden)

Bourns supports this campaign for abecedarian through advertising.

The Sports Club Taufkirchen Poster Campaign

Bourns supports the local sports club in Taufkirchen through advertising.

The Educational Music Club Taufkirchen Advertising Campaign

Bourns supports the local educational music club in Taufkirchen through advertising.

Sports Club Taufkirchen – We actively help to save lives

Bourns supports the local sports club in Taufkirchen through advertising for defibrillator installations in the sports area.

Chance-Euro – an initiative of the Foundation of German Economics

Bourns, one among many other companies, is supporting this 1 Euro initiative per employee per year to help young talents on their way to a successful education. It’s our social responsibility to assist the younger generation which is our future junior staff.
More Info (German only)

Ajka, Hungary

Summer Practice

Students from the University of Pannonia have the choice to participate in a 6-week summer practice at Bourns. During the program, students have the opportunity to use their theoretical knowledge gained at the university in the day-to-day operations in Bourns’ process, quality and development engineering teams.

Trial Interviews with Bourns’ Department of Human Resources

Bourns’ Human Resources department conducts trial job interviews to help interested candidates identify what kind of job would be a good fit for them.

Volunteering in the Community

The Bourns team in Ajka participates in a variety of green initiatives to help keep the community clean. They also volunteer at local schools and organizations. To name a few projects, they have helped restore a local playground, provided assistance in school classrooms and have attended other fundraising activities supporting the community.

Dual Training

Bourns collaborates with students studying mechanical, electronic and mechatronic engineering at the University of Pannonia in Veszprém, Hungary. This Dual Training was introduced in Hungary in 2015. Bourns accepted its first three dual students in 2016. The students study different engineering subjects (measuring techniques, quality assurance, electronic measuring devices and methods, etc.) at the Bourns plant based on day-to-day operations. They spend 20-22 weeks at Bourns in every semester.

Taipei, Taiwan

Forest Gan Road Run 2016

Bourns employees participated in the Forest Gan Road Run in Taipei, Taiwan to support organizations for people with vision impairment. The purpose of this event is to support the visually impaired and raise awareness for health, welfare, and care.

LET'S RUN Charity Event

Bourns employees participated in the Let’s Run charity event. This event supported an after-school charity program for economically disadvantaged children by offering classes, homework tutoring, character building, talent development, and family care.

Blood Donation Activity

More than 50 Bourns employees participated in a blood donation activity. 71 packs of blood (250cc/pack) were donated and the City Councilor who sponsors the event was in attendance.