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GA HR1549

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Buckner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 23, 2012, as United Technologies Corporation (UTC) Employee Scholar Day at the Georgia state capitol, commending the company's contributions to higher education and the state
  • UTC employs approximately 2,000 people in Georgia and over 200,000 worldwide, and purchases over $300 million annually in products and services from approximately 1,400 Georgia-based suppliers
  • UTC's Employee Scholar Program, established in 1996, pays for tuition, academic fees, and books at approved institutions and allows employees to pursue degrees in any field, with up to three hours of paid study time per week
  • UTC has invested $1 billion in employee education globally, with $11 million directed to Georgia; over 32,500 degrees have been awarded to employees worldwide, including 500 to Georgia-based employees
  • At the time of the resolution, over 10,000 employees participated in the program worldwide, with more than 150 participants based in Georgia

Legislative Description

United Technologies Corporation Employee Scholar Day; Feb. 23, 2012; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/22/2012

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