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Wilmington, MA.– April 20, 2006
- – Textron Systems announced today that it played host
to 26 Wilmington Middle School students and teachers during
a recent visit to the company's Wilmington-based headquarters.
The visit marked the fourth consecutive year that Textron Systems
and its employee-volunteers have welcomed students who are mentored
through the company-sponsored Mentor Adventure Program to its
Wilmington-based headquarters.
The visit to Textron Systems featured a tour
of the company's newly established Product Showcase, where
the students were introduced to products and technologies
developed at the Wilmington facility and at the company's
additional operating units: HR Textron in Santa Clarita, California;
Textron Marine and Land in New Orleans, Louisiana; and Lycoming
Engines in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The students learned
first hand through video presentation and guided discussions
how Textron Systems' products are used in the air, on land,
and on water.
"Textron Systems is proud to support
the Mentor Adventure Program and the Wilmington Public Schools,"
said Dick Millman, president, Textron Systems. "We value
the opportunity to inspire and cultivate the self esteem and
academic pursuits of these students."
Textron Systems is among several businesses
that provide mentor volunteers each academic year to the Mentor
Adventure Program. Approximately five Textron Systems employees
volunteer as mentors each year, meeting weekly with the students,
and often attending extra-curricular activities in support
of the student mentee. According to engineer Guy Berube, mentor
program coordinator at Textron Systems, "Our primary
role is to encourage students to seek solutions to life's
challenges by exploring options and anticipating outcomes.
As role models, we provide the guidance students need to cope
with emotions, ideas, perceptions and change."
About The Mentor Adventure Program
The Mentor Adventure Program is a collaborative
effort between the Wilmington Middle School and several businesses
within Wilmington. Students who may need a positive role model
to help them focus on school or other personal concerns are
invited to participate in the program. Students are encouraged
to make a two year commitment to the program and to their
mentor. Profiles of the mentors and mentees are gathered in
order to establish a cohesive match between the participants.
Each mentor works closely with his or her student to develop
a special relationship. This partnership helps the students
to foster increased confidence and self-esteem as well as
assisting the mentees to set academic and personal goals.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems provides innovative technology solutions to
meet the needs of the global aerospace and defense industries.
The company supports military precision engagement and dominant
maneuver with strike weapons, mobility and surveillance systems.
The Textron name is well known in the areas of advanced weapons,
surveillance systems, aircraft control components, specialty
marine craft and armored vehicles. Textron Systems Corporation
("Textron Systems") is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Avco Corporation. Avco Corporation is wholly-owned subsidiary
of Textron Inc. More information is available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company operating
in 33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees in continuing
operations. The company leverages its global network of aircraft,
industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with
innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around
the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter,
Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee,
among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.
Textron Systems Media
Contact:
Joanne Walsh
978-657-2100
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