Hitachi Corporate Office (L.A.): STEM and Sustainability Education Initiative

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About

Hitachi Corporate Office (L.A.)

Hitachi is committed to realizing a more equitable, prosperous and sustainable society in which the benefits of technology can be enjoyed by all. Working across coasts, group companies and sectors, we are connecting Hitachi employees to their communities to drive positive change. The Los Angeles office, then, is a paradigm for what is possible when a global vision for good inspires civic leadership and local solutions. Our customer is the community, and we are leveraging our innovative technologies and extraordinary employee volunteerism to deliver a cleaner, healthier and smarter future.

Mission Statement

Guided by an abiding belief that technological transformation must put people first, we are working to expand access to technology, improve sustainability education and cultivate the next generation workforce through STEM education initiatives. As catalysts for community progress, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce of the future, equipping them with the necessary STEM skills to succeed in the new economy and achieve a low-carbon society.

Initiatives

For over 20 years, Hitachi has sponsored and held Japanese kite workshops for more than 17,000 students in the Greater Los Angeles area.
The Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC) in partnership with the California Science Center (CSC), hosted close to 150 children, parents and teachers at the ninth annual “Hitachi Celebrates Science Day” held at the CSC.
The Hitachi SCRCAC recently donated $3,000 to Access Books to purchase approximately 750 books for students affected by the Stay at Home order and Covid-19.
The Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC) in partnership with the California Science Center (CSC).
The Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC) attended the LA DWP Regional Science Bowl held in downtown Los Angeles.
In commemoration of the victims and first responders of 9/11, 25 employees from various Hitachi companies in the southern California area, volunteered to help pack 300,000 meals for those in need.

Partners

We partner with organizations that share our vision, reflect our values and prize diversity and inclusivity. As innovators, we seek out partners pursuing novel STEM and sustainability programs that will inspire the joy of math and science in our youth. We are committed to serving the whole community and are dedicated to working alongside partners focused on engaging underrepresented students, including young women, minorities and students with disabilities.

A Community Action Model: Hitachi SCRCAC

Hitachi’s Southern California Regional Community Action Committee (SCRCAC) is a model of employee mobilization and local corporate social responsibility. Comprised of Hitachi group companies, the SCRCAC has a rich legacy of marshalling its shared resources and volunteer hours to advance STEM and sustainability initiatives in Southern California.