Embraer is sharing its exhibit booth with Marshall University this week at the 34th-annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference in Long Beach, California. The three-day conference opens Thursday at the Long Beach Convention Center.
This cooperation at the WAI event comes on the heels of the Embraer Foundation—the OEM’s nonprofit arm—providing a financial contribution to students at Marshall University’s new aviation maintenance technology program in partnership with Mountwest Community and Technical College. This funding supplied students with tool kits for their coursework and other necessities for their education.
“We are pleased to attend the Women in Aviation International Conference as last year’s event provided invaluable knowledge for our employees,” said Kirsten Patchett, the head of human resources at Embraer Executive Jets and Embraer USA. “The event provides an excellent platform for networking and educational opportunities for women in aerospace and aligns with our recent environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) goals. As Embraer continues to diversify our workforce, it’s important that we attend these events that align with our commitments.”
As part of the social aspect of Embraer’s ESG goals, the company has committed to increasing the number of women in leadership and increasing diversity in hires. Additionally, Embraer has launched the “Embrace Women” employee resource group in the U.S. to help female employees share experiences, find mentors, and network.