2013
(Posted Oct. 2013)
Initiatives by NHBB (United States) (2)
Local Communities
Developing Together with the Community
Because we believe that NHBB cannot develop without development of the local community, we place great importance on our relationship with the region. That relationship is diverse. Our support for a local solar car contest is an example of the opportunities we create in order to deepen interaction with people working and living nearby. NHBB also has a volunteer program in place to support employee participation in the activities of non-profit organizations and we provide financial assistance to NPOs in which employees take part as volunteers.
Contributing to the Development of Local Human Resources
Students receiving practical training at technical training institute
It is sufficient to say that manufacturing sustains economic development in New Hampshire—the location of NHBB's Peterborough and Laconia plants—as around one third of the state's top 100 companies in terms of sales are manufacturers. However, few young people today have an interest in manufacturing and highly skilled engineers are on the decline, making it hard to secure talented human resources.
NHBB has responded by implementing a wide range of programs to assist development of engineers in the region. They include an internship program offering university students in fields such as mechanical engineering four months' work experience at one of our plants. The experience gives the students greater confidence about their future and a number of interns have opted to come and work for NHBB after graduation.
NHBB also has a major involvement in the operation of a technical training institute in the region. Besides reviewing and transforming its existing six-month curriculum into a four-year program, NHBB supplies machines and systems for use in practical training. These efforts have led to more trainees enrolling. Some students who complete their training and go on to university will one day end up working as engineers for NHBB. These efforts to develop human resources are valuable for both the community and NHBB as the needs of each are filled.
