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C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T BIW values corporate citizenship and
partners with a number of local organizations including area food
programs. The shipyard also is a founding member of the United
Way of Midcoast Maine and employees annually raise several
hundred thousand dollars to support area programs.
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y BIW is actively engaged in efforts to protect the
Kennebec River, reduce the company's carbon footprint and
each year recycles thousands of pounds of scrap wood and steel.
We also have one of the most successful ride-sharing programs
in the state, with dozens of van and car pools. BIW is actively
engaged with the GO MAINE ride-sharing service and subsidizes
a commuter bus between Lewiston-Auburn and the shipyard.
My father was in the Navy and I
wanted to serve the military. I'm not
active duty, but I'm doing my part
helping build these ships. I have a lot
of pride in it. I install insulation and
pipe covering. I set myself goals and
work toward that daily goal.
Meaghan
Straka, 26
SCHOOL: University of
Rhode Island, Rogers High
School, Newport (R.I.)
YEARS AT COMPANY: 1
POSITION: Insulator
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