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APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004 Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a Truly Diverse Corporation John J. Lacek Director – Image Science Career Development Program

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Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a Truly Diverse Corporation. John J. Lacek Director – Image Science Career Development Program. A G E N D A. Corporate Overview Image Science Career Development Program Corporate Support Mechanisms Results. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a  Truly Diverse Corporation

APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

Early Career Rotational ProgramsHelp Kodak Build and Maintain a

Truly Diverse Corporation

John J. Lacek

Director – Image Science Career Development Program

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APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

A G E N D A

Corporate Overview

Image Science Career Development Program

Corporate Support Mechanisms

Results

Page 3: Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a  Truly Diverse Corporation

APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

Corporate Overview

Eastman Kodak Companywww.kodak.com

Headquarters: Rochester, New York Employees: 64,000 Worldwide

2,500 R & D Revenues: $13.3B (2003) Business: Infoimaging

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APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

Corporate Values

Respect for the Dignity of the Individual

Uncompromising Integrity

Trust

Credibility

Continuous Improvement and Personal Renewal

Recognition and Celebration

Page 5: Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a  Truly Diverse Corporation

APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

World Leader in Imaging

A Truly Diverse CorporationIn building a company culture reflective of work force

demographics and the markets we serve, we will incorporate

the diverse talents, skills, experience and ideas unique to

each employee. The strength in such a culture enables all

employees to reach their full potential as we achieve our

Vision.

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APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

Image Science Career Development Program

Purpose of the ISCD Program is to attract recently graduated

Engineers & Scientists at the BS or MS level, and through a

two-year program consisting of rotational assignments and a

more formal curriculum, develop their foundation of

knowledge relative to image science so they can become

more contributing members to the R&D community earlier

in their careers.

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APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

Image Science Career Development Program

Success (Recruitment/Hiring/Development/Retention) =

Recruitment & Hiring of Quality Engineers/Scientists

+ Development of their knowledge base

+ Providing a supportive & cultivating environment

Page 8: Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a  Truly Diverse Corporation

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Image Science Career Development Program

Recruitment & Hiring of Quality Engineers/Scientists

BS/MS Level Chemical Engineers

Computer Engineers

Electrical Engineers

Material Science & Engineering

Mechanical Engineers

Chemistry

Computer Science

Material Science

Mathematics

Optics

Physics

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APS & AAPT Spring 2004 Symposium – April 16, 2004

Image Science Career Development Program

Recruitment & Hiring of Quality Engineers/Scientists

Communication Skills

Relevant Internship Experience

Extracurricular Activity

Overseas Study

GPA = 3.0 +

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Image Science Career Development Program

Development of Knowledge Base

25% of Engineers/scientists’ time spent in class

100 Instructors in Program

Instructors are Kodak Engineers & Scientists

Instructors volunteer their time

Class time is a combination of lecture, seminar, lab, & projects

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Image Science Career Development Program

Curriculum

650 total hours spread over two years

Progressive Graduate level curriculum

Includes topics relative to traditional AgX Imaging, Hybrid Imaging, and Digital Imaging

Includes non-imaging courses designed to further enhance the Early Career Engineers/Scientists skill set

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Image Science Career Development Program

Curriculum - Imaging

Fundamentals of Color

Nature of Color Images

AgX Technology

Digital Imaging

Imaging Physics

Imaging Math

Imaging Systems Analysis

Image Quality

Color Science & Imaging

Image Stability

Page 13: Early Career Rotational Programs Help Kodak Build and Maintain a  Truly Diverse Corporation

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Image Science Career Development Program

Curriculum – Non Imaging

Team Building

Leadership Skills

Presentation Skills

Experimental Design & Analysis

Statistics

Robust Design

Project Management Principles

Commercialization Process Overview

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Image Science Career Development Program

Provide a Supportive & Cultivating Environment

Engineers/Scientists participate in two 1-year assignments

Each rotational assignment includes:

Work Area Supervisor – Career Development & Project identification

Technical Mentor – Provides direction and guidance

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Image Science Career Development Program

Provide a Supportive & Cultivating Environment

Engineers/Scientists provided meaningful & challenging assignments

Individual Performance Commitment Plans (PCP) established

Individual Employee Development Plans (EDP) established

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Corporate Support

Winning and Inclusive Culture

Recruiting and HiringNational Minority Organizations

Key Schools

Addressing the Diverse Needs of Employees

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Corporate Support

American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

National Minority Organizations

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Corporate Support

Clarkson University Cornell University Monroe Community College North Carolina A&T State University Penn State University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology University of Puerto Rico University of Rochester

Key Schools

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Corporate Support

Winning and Inclusive Culture

Our Corporate responsibility:

Committed to the highest ethical standards, to

achieving diversity and inclusion in the workplace,

and respecting the environment and the well-being of

the communities in which we live and work.

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Corporate Support

Winning and Inclusive Culture

Global Diversity Leadership Team

CEO Diversity Award

External Diversity Advisory Panel

recommendations

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Corporate Support

Flexible work arrangements and benefits programs Resources to address workplace and personal issues: Resolution Support Services Open Door

Employee Assistance Program ADA accommodations

LifeWorks resources and referrals

Child Care Resource & Referral program

Addressing the Diverse Needs of Employees

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Corporate Support

Family Leave policy

Adoption Assistance plan

Domestic Partner benefits

Emergency Dependent Care Services

Employee Networks

Addressing the Diverse Needs of Employees

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Corporate Support

Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX) Empower Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) Lambda Native American Council at Kodak (NACK) Network North Star (NNS) Veterans Network of Kodak Employees (VETNET) Women's Forum of Kodak Employees (WFKE)

Employee Networks

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Results

Image Science Career Development Program

Program started in 1985

Initially AgX based curriculum

Currently a mix of AgX and Digital Technology

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Results

Image Science Career Development Program

Total participants = 390

New Hires = 255 (65%)Internal = 135 (35%)

Total remaining = 255 (65%)

New Hires = 153 (60%)Internal = 104 (77%)

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Results

Image Science Career Development Program

Recent participants with Physics degreesBS/Physics - Rochester Institute of TechnologyMS/Engineering Physics – Stevens InstituteBS/Physics MS/Electro Optics – Purdue/DaytonMS/Physics – University of Puerto RicoMS/Physics – CincinnatiMS/Physics – Bowling GreenMS/Physics – Alabama A&M

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