Bourns Ziel ist es, ein bedächtiger und verantwortungsvoller Unternehmensbürger zu sein, in den globalen Gemeinschaften, wo unser zu Hause ist und wo wir arbeiten. Wir wollen diese Gemeinschaften durch Einbindung in starken, wissenserweiternden Parnerschaften inspirieren und fördern.
Riverside, CA
Science and Technology Education Partnership Conference
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. In 2015 and 2016, Bourns hosted the STEP Conference at their Technology Center.
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STEM LEAPS Learning Labs
For the first time, the Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) launched a new program called, “Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in Law Enforcement and Public Safety (LEAPS).” Bourns was pleased to assist in the development of this innovative program and to host it in the Bourns Technology Center located at the Bourns, Inc. headquarters in Riverside, California.
Press Enterprise article on STEM LEAPS
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Bourns College of Engineering University of California, Riverside
The Bourns College of Engineering at the University of California, Riverside was named in honor of the company’s founders, Marlan and Rosemary Bourns, for their generous gift from the Bourns Foundation in 1994.
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Cyber Patriot Camp
During this program, students learn about important cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and activities. They also learn about many STEM career opportunities.
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Robert Half’s Annual Suit Drive
Bourns participated in Robert Half’s annual Suit Drive by collecting interview-appropriate clothing, shoes and accessories for The Inland Empire Job Corps, a nonprofit that helps low-income job seekers. |
Bourns Receives Outstanding Waste Management Award
In recognition of conservation efforts, Bourns received the Outstanding Waste Management Award 2016, a community program sponsored by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce’s Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful program. Bourns is dedicated to maintaining the well-being of the environment and recycles everything they can, such as white and colored paper, magazines, newspapers, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, scrap metal, and unusable equipment.
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Bourns Donates to United Way of the Inland Valleys
Bourns donates to United Way of the Inland Valleys (UWIV) annually with contributions through company and employee participation. UWIV raises funds to support health and human services provided by United Way affiliated agencies through a single fund-raising campaign.
www.uwiv.org
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Bourns Donates to Toys for Tots
Bourns purchases toys for the Toys for Tots program sponsored by 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.
www.toysfortots.org
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Bourns receives 1st Place Beautification Award
Bourns receives 1st place for the 2017 Beautification Award for Maintenance of Existing Facilities and Landscaping. This is a community program sponsored by the City of Riverside Public Works Department and the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. Their Mission is “to instill a sense of community pride by creating partnerships that work toward the beautification of the City”.
www.krcb.com/awards.cfm
KRCB 2017 Beautification Awards Video
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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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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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