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Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a Truly Diverse Corporation

Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a Truly Diverse Corporation. John J. Lacek Director – Image Science Career Development Program. A G E N D A. Corporate Overview Image Science Career Development Program Corporate Support Mechanisms Results.

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Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a Truly Diverse Corporation

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  1. Early Career Rotational ProgramsHelp Kodak Build and Maintain a Truly Diverse Corporation John J. Lacek Director – Image Science Career Development Program

  2. A G E N D A • Corporate Overview • Image Science Career Development Program • Corporate Support Mechanisms • Results

  3. CorporateOverview Eastman Kodak Company www.kodak.com • Headquarters: Rochester, New York • Employees: 64,000 Worldwide 2,500 R & D • Revenues: $13.3B (2003) • Business: Infoimaging

  4. Corporate Values Respect for the Dignity of the Individual Uncompromising Integrity Trust Credibility Continuous Improvement and Personal Renewal Recognition and Celebration

  5. World Leader in Imaging A Truly Diverse Corporation In building a company culture reflective of work force demographics and the markets we serve, we will incorporate the diverse talents, skills, experience and ideas unique to each employee. The strength in such a culture enables all employees to reach their full potential as we achieve our Vision.

  6. Image Science Career Development Program Purpose of the ISCD Program is to attract recently graduated Engineers & Scientists at the BS or MS level, and through a two-year program consisting of rotational assignments and a more formal curriculum, develop their foundation of knowledge relative to image science so they can become more contributing members to the R&D community earlier in their careers.

  7. Image Science Career Development Program Success (Recruitment/Hiring/Development/Retention) = Recruitment & Hiring of Quality Engineers/Scientists + Development of their knowledge base + Providing a supportive & cultivating environment

  8. Image Science Career Development Program Recruitment & Hiring of Quality Engineers/Scientists BS/MS Level • Chemical Engineers • Computer Engineers • Electrical Engineers • Material Science & Engineering • Mechanical Engineers • Chemistry • Computer Science • Material Science • Mathematics • Optics • Physics

  9. Image Science Career Development Program Recruitment & Hiring of Quality Engineers/Scientists • Communication Skills • Relevant Internship Experience • Extracurricular Activity • Overseas Study • GPA = 3.0 +

  10. Image Science Career Development Program Development of Knowledge Base • 25% of Engineers/scientists’ time spent in class • 100 Instructors in Program • Instructors are Kodak Engineers & Scientists • Instructors volunteer their time • Class time is a combination of lecture, seminar, lab, & projects

  11. Image Science Career Development Program Curriculum • 650 total hours spread over two years • Progressive Graduate level curriculum • Includes topics relative to traditional AgX Imaging, Hybrid Imaging, and Digital Imaging • Includes non-imaging courses designed to further enhance the Early Career Engineers/Scientists skill set

  12. Image Science Career Development Program Curriculum - Imaging • Fundamentals of Color • Nature of Color Images • AgX Technology • Digital Imaging • Imaging Physics • Imaging Math • Imaging Systems Analysis • Image Quality • Color Science & Imaging • Image Stability

  13. Image Science Career Development Program Curriculum – Non Imaging • Team Building • Leadership Skills • Presentation Skills • Experimental Design & Analysis • Statistics • Robust Design • Project Management Principles • Commercialization Process Overview

  14. Image Science Career Development Program Provide a Supportive & Cultivating Environment • Engineers/Scientists participate in two 1-year assignments • Each rotational assignment includes: • Work Area Supervisor – Career Development & Project identification • Technical Mentor – Provides direction and guidance

  15. Image Science Career Development Program Provide a Supportive & Cultivating Environment • Engineers/Scientists provided meaningful & challenging assignments • Individual Performance Commitment Plans (PCP) established • Individual Employee Development Plans (EDP) established

  16. Corporate Support Recruiting and Hiring National Minority Organizations Key Schools Winning and Inclusive Culture Addressing the Diverse Needs of Employees

  17. Corporate Support National Minority Organizations • American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) • Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

  18. Corporate Support • Clarkson University • Cornell University • Monroe Community College • North Carolina A&T State University • Penn State University • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Rochester Institute of Technology • University of Puerto Rico • University of Rochester Key Schools

  19. Corporate Support Winning and Inclusive Culture Our Corporate responsibility: Committed to the highest ethical standards, to achieving diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and respecting the environment and the well-being of the communities in which we live and work.

  20. Corporate Support Winning and Inclusive Culture • Global Diversity Leadership Team • CEO Diversity Award • External Diversity Advisory Panel recommendations

  21. Corporate Support Addressing the Diverse Needs of Employees • Flexible work arrangements and benefits programs • Resources to address workplace and personal issues:Resolution Support Services Open Door Employee Assistance Program ADA accommodations • LifeWorks resources and referrals • Child Care Resource & Referral program

  22. Corporate Support Addressing the Diverse Needs of Employees • Family Leave policy • Adoption Assistance plan • Domestic Partner benefits • Emergency Dependent Care Services • Employee Networks

  23. Corporate Support Employee Networks • Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX) • Empower • Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) • Lambda • Native American Council at Kodak (NACK) • Network North Star (NNS) • Veterans Network of Kodak Employees (VETNET) • Women's Forum of Kodak Employees (WFKE)

  24. Results Image Science Career Development Program • Program started in 1985 • Initially AgX based curriculum • Currently a mix of AgX and Digital Technology

  25. Results Image Science Career Development Program • Total participants = 390 New Hires = 255 (65%) Internal = 135 (35%) • Total remaining = 255 (65%) New Hires = 153 (60%) Internal = 104 (77%)

  26. Results Image Science Career Development Program Recent participants with Physics degrees BS/Physics - Rochester Institute of Technology MS/Engineering Physics – Stevens Institute BS/Physics MS/Electro Optics – Purdue/Dayton MS/Physics – University of Puerto Rico MS/Physics – Cincinnati MS/Physics – Bowling Green MS/Physics – Alabama A&M

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