Siemens Foundation

The Siemens Foundation advances workforce development and STEM education initiatives with a particular focus on advancing economic opportunities for younger workers in the United States.

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The Siemens Foundation has invested more than $130 million in the United States to advance workforce development and education initiatives in science, technology, engineering and math. Our mission is inspired by the culture of innovation, research and continuous learning that is the hallmark of Siemens’ companies. The Foundation is committed to economic, social and racial justice for all in the United States, and together the programs at the Siemens Foundation are narrowing the opportunity gap for young people in the U.S. and igniting and sustaining today’s STEM workforce and tomorrow’s scientists and engineers.

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Workforce Development

The Siemens Foundation launched its workforce development efforts in 2015 to help close the opportunity gap for young adults in STEM technical careers. Leveraging the experience and expertise of Siemens as an industry leader and pioneer in workforce development, the Foundation identified this crucial area as a place where we can have an important impact on America’s workforce.

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Siemens STEM Day

The Siemens STEM Day program is an online platform enabling parents and teachers to engage students in STEM through tools, resources, and hands-on activities which have been developed by Discovery Education and aligned to national science standards for students in grades K through 12.

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Fostering the Future

The Siemens Foundation advances equity and inclusion in its scholarship programs and seeks to proportionally and equitably distribute scholarships to children of non-exempt and exempt employees at Siemens companies.

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PATH Fellowships

The Siemens Foundation has partnered with PATH, a leading global health organization, since 2016 in a program funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation to engage college and graduate STEM students in innovative, hands-on research assignments that serve society by accelerating high-impact, low cost solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health needs.

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Enterprise Community Loan Fund and Primary Care Development Corporation will receive capital to promote economic revitalization in real estate and health care sectors.

The Siemens Foundation and Northern Trust have announced a commitment of $10 million to two Community Development Financial Institutions Funds (CDFI) to support racial and social equity in underserved communities. CDFIs provide low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged people with the capital they need for meaningful economic opportunity and development. The Siemens Foundation partnered with Northern Trust to identify the CDFIs selected and facilitate the investments.

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Juan Cantu Siemens Foundation Board Member

Juan Cantu, National Operations Manager for Siemens Smart Infrastructure

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Denise Quarles Siemens Foundation Board Member

Denise Quarles, Head of External Affairs for Siemens USA's Southeast Region

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The Siemens Foundation and Siemens Healthineers announced they are teaming up with Testing for America (TFA) to donate $500,000 in funding and an in-kind donation of COVID-19 testing technologies with a fair market value of $2,275,000 to support the safe reopening of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country. Read the full press release

The Siemens Foundation provided $500,000 to eight community health centers across the United States to help in the COVID-19 crisis recovery and address racial disparities in accessing quality, affordable healthcare. These grants complement the $1.5 million in grants provided by the Siemens Foundation in April to 12 community health centers across the country. The Siemens Foundation has made a commitment to support these critical healthcare providers so they can recover and rebuild from the repercussions of the pandemic, and provide employee training for new COVID-19 mitigation strategies, such as contact tracing. The grants reinforce the Foundation‘s continued resolve to promote diversity, equity and inclusion amid national efforts to address racism and promote racial justice. Read the full press release with video

Community health centers are the nation’s largest primary care provider for the medically underserved and uninsured, reaching 29 million of those most in-need. As a result of COVID-19, these health centers face a shortage of funding to stay operational and maintain a sufficient workforce, further crippling their ability to provide affordable healthcare at a critical time. Aligning with its dedication to social equity, the Siemens Foundation, including funding provided by Siemens Healthineers, is committed to supporting these critical healthcare providers so they can continue serving their communities when they are needed most. Read the full press release with video

11/21/2019 - Press Release David Pacitti

With Siemens Healthineers, Pacitti is focused on enabling providers with faster, more precise, less invasive and more efficient healthcare solutions, to improve patient experiences and further the impact of technology on the U.S. healthcare system. Read the full press release

The piece includes comments from Siemens apprentice, Kaitlin Greene, pictured here, and Barbara Humpton, Siemens USA’s CEO and Chair of the Siemens Foundation’s board of directors. Watch video