Rooted in our belief that we have “Purpose Beyond Products,” ITW is committed to building a stronger future for our company and the communities where our colleagues live and work. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture enables us to invest in ways that empower our people to act locally while ensuring meaningful impact throughout our footprint.
Investing in Our Communities
We strategically invest in education and workforce development through key partnerships. We also support signature programs that serve as cornerstones of our philanthropy.
ITW David Speer Academy
Named in memory of ITW’s former Chairman and CEO, the ITW David Speer Academy provides world-class STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education to students in grades 9 through 12. Since opening its doors in 2014, the school has served more than 1,920 Chicago-area students, many of whom are from historically underserved communities.
ITW commits to providing students with meaningful and unique experiences, including tours of ITW businesses to highlight STEAM and manufacturing career opportunities as well as the Summer of a Lifetime program to immerse students in university settings and senior internships. Following graduation, ITW has also supported the continued career growth of many students through college internships.
Support for Local Communities
For more than 75 years, ITW has made a positive impact in our communities through a partnership with United Way. Each year, we also invite colleagues to support United Way through our North American annual employee giving campaign, which offers a corporate match. Over the last five years, campaigns have raised an average of approximately $5.7 million.
ITW Divisions Drive Local Impact
Across ITW, our divisions partner with local organizations to address community needs and create lasting impact.
After School Matters
ITW and Miller Electric Manufacturing, a division within our Welding segment, support workforce development for Chicago-area teens through a longstanding partnership with After School Matters (ASM). ASM provides up to 19,000 teens annually with paid opportunities to develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond.
In addition, the ITW Welding Studio at ASM’s Lutz Family Annex was made possible through the donation of state-of-the-art equipment and other resources.
ITW Days of Action
Each year, ITW divisions around the world participate in Days of Action to help fulfill our Purpose Beyond Products. Through volunteerism and local partnerships, our colleagues support their communities while contributing to an enterprise-wide culture of giving. Learn more about our colleagues’ Days of Action efforts.
