AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE

Recently United has committed an additional $15 million in flying taxis – or eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) – that have the potential to revolutionize the commuter experience in cities around the world. “United has made early investments in several cuttingedge technologies at all levels of the supply chain, staking out our position as a leader in aviation sustainability and innovation,” said Michael Leskinen, President of United Airlines Ventures. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers.

An attitude of gratitude

Yvette generously shared her personal philosophy with The Tré. “I do all that I can to help others, at work and in my daily life; with my smile, my attitude and being friendly to everyone I meet. I also help others through volunteerism and generous donations.” Some of the organizations she supports include Purple Heart, Wreaths Across American and Girl Scouts. Yvette told The Tré she also enjoys giving back to the local community as a River Bend HOA Board Member and a food bank volunteer with Mount Teman AME Church (Elizabeth, NJ).

Faith by my works

Working on the Black History Program each year, participating in the Juneteenth Celebration supported by BEACON and all the other projects I participate in would not be possible for me without the love, support and encouragement I receive from my best friend and husband Bruce of 25 years, my two sons Brandon and Bryan, my parents Thomas & Violamae Alston (Violamae passed 12/01/2021), and my Mother-in-Law Shirley A. White. All their love and continued support helps me to continue to grow and encourages me to stay strong! Yvette wants the world to know, “I am a child of God and would love for everyone to love one another, live life to the fullest and have fun while doing it!

Aviate Academy

Want a career in aviation? United has developed Aviate Academy as part of their commitment to retain and increase the diversity of their overall workforce. Chief DEI Officer Jessica Muench states “We opened the United Aviate Academy with a class comprised of 80% women and people of color to help ensure diversity within United’s future pilot workforce.” You can learn more at unitedaviate.com.

OneTen Partnership

United has joined over 60 companies and their CEOs committed to increasing the hiring of Black talent into jobs that do not require a fouryear college degree while improving the hiring, retention, upskilling and advancement practices to support diverse talent.

Leadership Training

United has partnered with McKinsey Black Leadership Academy on two new programs, Black Executive Leadership and Black Management Accelerator, to support internal talent and the progression of Black/African American leaders at United.

A lifelong advocate for gender and racial equality, Willa Beatrice Brown (January 22, 1906 – July 18, 1992) was an American aviator, lobbyist, teacher, and civil rights activist. She was the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license in the U.S., the first African American woman to run for the U.S. Congress, first African American officer (lieutenant) in the Civil Air Patrol, and first woman in the U.S. to have both a pilot’s license and an aircraft mechanic’s license.