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Sponsored Manufacturer Profile F A L L 2 0 1 7 / M A K I N G I T I N M A I N E 2 9 I am fortunate to be able to live and work in this great state of Maine. Pratt & Whitney has provided me the opportunity to establish a long career in the aerospace business. I was hired from a Maine technical school, and Pratt & Whitney helped with the rest, including an MBA, through the UTC Employee Scholar Program. SCHOOL: Central Maine Central Maine Vocational-Technical Vocational-Technical Institute (now Central Institute (now Central Maine Community College) Maine Community College) YEARS AT COMPANY: 33 POSITON: International Trade Compliance Manager MARKETS/CUSTOMERS Pratt & Whitney has a global market, with customers such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Mitsubishi and Lockheed Martin. CAREER/JOB OPPORTUNITIES At United Technologies (UTC) and Pratt & Whitney, we offer our employees the opportunity to explore the commercial aerospace, defense and building industries. To explore the many career and job opportunities available, visit www.utc.com/careers David Cote COMPANY BENEFITS UTC's benefi t programs provide substantial value to our employees at a competitive price. The individual plans that make up UTC benefi ts are designed to balance immediate needs such as paying for health care with longer-term goals like planning for retirement. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Opportunities exist throughout Pratt & Whitney and are available to students who are motivated to learn and grow. Pratt & Whitney offers internships in engineering, materials, environment, health and safety, and supply chain, to name a few. Internship openings can be found at www.utc.com/careers as they become available. Pratt & Whitney NBAS has a Veterans Wall, which honors employees who are veterans. Additionally, the company has an active Women's Council and is creating an emerging professionals committee. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT At Pratt & Whitney, we empower our employees to help shape the communities of the future. Our employees generously volunteer their time, talent and expertise to positively impact the communities where they live and work. North Berwick employees support programs like United Way Day of Caring, Junior Achievement and FIRST Robotics, as well as provide helping hands to a number of local non-profi t organizations. SUSTAINABILITY At Pratt & Whitney, sustainability is a core value – a commitment to our customers, employees and communities. We apply a global standard to eliminate adverse impacts in our products, manufacturing processes and supply chain.