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Tabatha has always been a natural caregiver and - though it was not straightforward - followed a career path that allowed her to share this gift. After starting college on a nursing track, Tabatha soon realized she was "far too emotional for that" and changed her major to business. Then, life happened. "When I was 23, my mother passed away, leaving my seven-year-old sister behind," Tabatha says

Technicians, mechanics and skilled trade workers are essential for building Cummins Inc. engines. Yet, positions like these are experiencing shortages.  In January 2023, Fortune magazine reported the alarming news that "America has a huge manufacturing labor shortage - and its education system is nowhere close to plugging the gap." Determined to reverse the trend, Cummins Jamestown Engine

Everyone needs breaks in their workday, even when it's technically a work night. Working the third shift on a Cummins Inc. engine manufacturing line presents a few hurdles to quality break time. There's no opportunity to step outdoors for a dose of sunshine, and it can be hard to contribute outside of work to charitable causes. At the Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP), Marilyn Hoyt doesn't let these

In high school, Uriel did not have the means to attend college, but he knew he wanted to be the first in his family to get there. He thought his only path to a degree was to apply for scholarships and loans or join the military. Then Uriel heard about Project Stepping Stone, sponsored by Cummins, which develops awareness of the engineering field for Latino high school students in the State of Indi

The Cummins Inc. Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) is not only leading the way with engine development but also at the forefront of an innovative program inspiring skilled workers. By partnering with Jamestown Community College (JCC), the company offers accredited classes and hands-on, Cummins-specific training to invest in the future success of employees. What is the Skilled Trade Apprenticeship?

It's almost been nine years since launching Cummins Technical Education for Communities (TEC) in Beijing, China. Although the program is well established and learning and activities have taken place over the years, COVID-19 brought about challenges with face-to-face learning, internships and community partners interacting. With restrictions lifted this year, it was the perfect opportunity for t

Katie's education in the business school at Indiana State University exposed her to many different aspects of business, from finance to marketing, to app development and more. She wasn't afraid to try different things until she found her fit, and that variety of learning experiences is paying off. Now a Project Manager for the Global Warranty Systems Transformation, Katie helps forge connection

With the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge quickly approaching, the racing spirit could be felt throughout the state of Indiana this week, and one event that got kids in the community excited was Indy 500 Community Day presented by Cummins.  With more than 2,000 students participating across the city, and plenty of Cummins employee volunteers on hand to support,

In March 2020, after eight years working in various roles at Cummins, Grant joined the North America Business Leasing Team-the day the world shut down. As an account executive, Grant handles customer relationships for big-volume truck leasers like Penske, PacLease and Idealease.  "Penske has almost 100,000 vehicles with Cummins engines and claims six to seven thousand warranties per month,

Cummins Inc. employees are dedicated to building reliable engines for customers all over the world every day. It's that kind of dedication that often extends beyond manufacturing plants and into volunteer work with surrounding communities and local organizations. For Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) employees, Lakewood Fire Department in Lakewood, New York (U.S.) was one such organization.  Ai

If there's one thing that drives Apprentice Technician Cameron M., it's his motivation to learn new things. Continuously.  After graduating from Mayfair High School in 2013, Cameron went to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) school with the goal of becoming a firefighter. Two and a half years in, he found the EMT work rewarding, yet grueling - 24-hour shifts were the norm - and Cameron was