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Abbott Ireland Science Partnerships, Employees & the Public

Abbott Ireland Science Partnerships, Employees & the Public. Abbott at a Glance. Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics.

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Abbott Ireland Science Partnerships, Employees & the Public

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  1. Abbott IrelandScience Partnerships, Employees & the Public

  2. Abbott at a Glance • Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. • Corporate Headquarters: Chicago, U.S.A. • 90,000 employees • Global reach • 100 facilities • Markets products in 130 countries

  3. Abbott in Ireland • Presence in Ireland since 1946 • Nearly 4,000 people • 13 sites with eight of these manufacturing • Great Places to Work for nine years Donegal Sligo Westport Cootehill Longford Dublin Clonmel Cork

  4. Why Science? • Three reasons: • We are an innovation-driven health care company • Support the Knowledge Economy • Low numbers of students studying science at higher levels

  5. Abbott Science Programmes • Operation Discovery • 14-16-year-olds • Abbott scientists lead students in experiments related to facility • Day-long visit to Abbott

  6. Abbott Science Programmes • Family Science • 8-10-year-olds • Students, parents & teachers engage in hands-on experiments • After-school event

  7. Reach • Nearly 2,000 Irish students and parents • 291 employee volunteers from 8 Abbott sites • Won 2011 European Employee Volunteering Award • Seven more countries participate

  8. 99% enjoy Family Science “Both myself and my son had such a wonderful, fun evening. The experiments were thrilling, the volunteers were so helpful.” “Working with Abbott was fun and great experience for future career.” Impact

  9. Communication Platforms • Science Ed Website • (abbottfund.org/scienceed) • Abbott Citizenship Report

  10. Government Partnership

  11. Industry Partnerships • Sponsor annual science fair • 4,400 participating students • Partner with Intel, the main organiser • Industry cohort with interest in science & engineering • Conduct national survey

  12. Educational Partnerships • 96 employees volunteer through Junior Achievement Ireland • 28 schools in Ireland through Abbott programmes • Increase our presence in local communities

  13. Other Partner Programmes

  14. Engaging Employees Annual event It starts at the top Team Building Top leaders Public Results!

  15. Final Tips • Make the business case • Utilise all resources • Talent • Geography • Connections • Multi-year plan • Form a cohort

  16. Thank you!www.abbott.ie

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