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We are committed to creating a lasting, positive impact in the communities where we live and work around the world.
Through increasing demand for goods and services, local purchasing and hiring, and training and strengthening the local workforce, we help stimulate long-term economic development, beyond the projects we deliver.
At Port Arthur LNG, over half of our subcontracted work has been awarded to local businesses More than 100 suppliers in Jefferson County alone have been utilized for field procurement. We are proud that many of our suppliers are businesses whose ownership reflects the diversity of the local community surrounding the project.
We partnered with over 150 local suppliers on the Shell Polymers Monaca project, with owners reflecting the diversity of the local community. At its peak, the project had more than 9,000 workers on site, making it the largest union construction job in the U.S. at the time. Additionally, by purchasing everything from equipment to water, we contributed tens of thousands of dollars to the local economy each month.
Small businesses make up more than half of the suppliers helping Bechtel deliver the Mobile Launcher 2 project for NASA. Among them are more than 60 businesses run by diverse owners.
With our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in Australia, we’re expanding access to our projects and operations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful partnerships that strengthen and support the local workforce and supply chain.
The City of Brownsville is proud to have Bechtel in our community.
Bechtel’s presence in our city is a symbol of economic opportunity and a catalyst for a brighter future. The company’s dedication to excellence and innovation aligns with our city’s vision for progress. By attracting skilled professionals and offering cutting-edge training programs, Bechtel is playing an integral role in shaping our workforce and enhancing the capabilities of our local talent.”
Mayor of the City of Brownsville, TX
As global investment in infrastructure grows, the demand for skilled engineers does too. To meet this need, we collaborate with various partners to create educational and career opportunities that support workforce development and bring more people from all backgrounds into the field.
For more than 100 years, we’ve partnered with North America’s Building Trades Unions to deliver outstanding projects together. Through this partnership, we provide training opportunities and a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to craft professionals from all backgrounds.
We’ve donated thousands of tools to support local high school students enrolled in career and technical education and welding programs, preparing them for sustainable, rewarding, and quality jobs that don’t require college degrees. And to foster the next generation of engineers, we’ve supported the U.K.’s Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Launch Scholarship program, including with donations totaling more than $1 million.
We’re proud to work with partners dedicated to growing more interest in the STEM fields, including the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Engineers, and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Externship Program.
In addition to offering our own apprenticeship programs using the National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum, we work with North America’s Building Trades Unions and TradesFutures to advance Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (ARPs). ARPs help local women, veterans, and people of color launch careers in the construction industry, helping to meet the fast-growing demand for skills in many critical fields.
With their leadership skills, technical training, rigor, and mission-focused approach, military veterans are ideal candidates for many positions in our industry. We provide skill development, training, apprenticeship, and quality career opportunities in the construction industry to veterans and service members through our Military to Project program and North America’s Building Trades Unions’ Helmets to Hardhats program.
Wherever we operate, we are committed to leaving a positive legacy that extends beyond our projects. By prioritizing the well-being of people and supporting civic and charitable organizations, we strive to strengthen the communities where we live and work.
Through a $7 million commitment, Bechtel is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to confront the crisis of suicide in the construction industry. To start, our effort will reach 500,000 U.S. construction workers over five years through industry-specific programs and resources developed by Bechtel, AFSP, and our industry partners. As a natural extension of our historic commitment to safety, we believe in treating mental health — and suicide prevention specifically — with the same determined focus that we have successfully brought to physical health.
Bechtel partners with local schools to strengthen vocational education and workforce development. By donating tools and supplies, we provide students with hands-on learning experiences in high-demand industries like welding, auto mechanics, and millwrighting.
For over 60 years, the Bechtel Group Foundation has played a vital role in improving quality of life worldwide. Through initiatives that promote STEM education, harness engineering and construction expertise, aid in natural disaster recovery, and empower our colleagues to contribute their skills, we are making a lasting impact.
In collaboration with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and academic institutions around the globe, we are proud of the work we do beyond Bechtel projects to help create a better, more prosperous world for all.
Bechtel employees across the globe are dedicated members of their communities, driven by a passion to make a positive impact.
In Arizona, for instance, our team organized Community Involvement Day, offering free on-site mammography screenings and hosting a blood drive.
In Chile and Peru, Bechtel volunteers engaged with students to promote STEM careers, while also collecting school supplies and materials to support local schools, including Santiago Apóstol High School and San Luis Gonzaga COPRODELI Educational Institution in Lima.
Additionally, on the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo project in northern England, our volunteers contributed by helping to revitalize outdoor play areas for two local schools, creating a better environment for children to enjoy.
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