WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear BEYA conference participants: Welcome to the 2022 BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference – an opportunity to network, learn, and imagine “Engineering our New STEM World.” Our company returns as a proud annual sponsor of this event believing that Raytheon Technologies’ mission – creating a safer and more connected world – is only achieved by investing in organizations like BEYA, which provide diverse experiences, skills and perspectives to drive innovation in STEM fields. Indeed, we know that the pace of change is exponential, and the skills required today are only a baseline for tomorrow. That makes this event critical to preparing all of us for the global challenges and opportunities ahead. Like BEYA, I and my nearly 175,000 Raytheon Technologies colleagues around the world, are committed to inspiring young people to pursue STEM careers by engaging them – especially underrepresented students – at an early age. We also recognize the unique experiences and STEM backgrounds of those moving from military to civilian life, and we help to enable that transition. And, we are devoted to an issue that I’m personally passionate about, the value of lifelong learning in altering the course of events, careers and innovation. By your own participation in this event, you are demonstrating that you, too, believe in the power of diverse perspectives, the exchange of ideas and the inherent potential in collaboration. Thank you in advance for making the most of this unique opportunity and helping us to positively shape the future. Enjoy the conference.
Gregory J. Hayes Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Raytheon Technologies
ENGINEERING OUR NEW STEM WORLD
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