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EMPLOYEES: 135,000 people worldwide. We are one of the largest employers of scientists and engineers in the U.S. Lockheed Martin plans to hire in excess of 4,000 entry-level professionals, coops and interns this year.

DIVERSITY PROGRAMS: Diversity is a business imperative. Lockheed Martin engages with key schools, supports internships and coops, and offers employees mentoring and specialized development programs. Managers also conduct diversity dialogues with employees and employees participate in local diversity councils and affinity groups.

WEBSITE: www.tockheedmartin.com/careers

What are you proudest of al Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin is a National Treasure. The corporation provides leading edge technology solutions to our government, while having the distinct honor to protect our freedom. Lockheed Martin offers unlimited career opportunities, training and education, and career advancement. Every employee truly has the opportunity to contribute and make a difference. I'm proud of being able to work with the best and the brightest minds comprised of a diverse set of cultures, experiences, ethnicities, and thinking. Lockheed Martin is faced with the most complex challenges around the globe, which fosters an environment where all employees are passionate about mission success.

As a technology solutions provider, what role does diversity play in your company's success?

It offers an opportunity to develop and deploy capabilities that meet and potentially exceed our customer needs. We tailor these capabilities using a diverse team of resources that offer significant creativity and innovative perspectives. Diversity and inclusion become the competitive differentiators. For example, a development team comprised of diverse cultures, and professional experience will introduce diverse problem solving perspectives. This may in turn reduce development cycles and accelerate "go to market" solution time.

As it relates to diversity, please describe the corporate culture at your company.

Lockheed Martin represents a diverse and inclusive culture. We recognize that diversity is not just a short-term trend. It is a business imperative. Lockheed Martin is dedicated to a process that listens to the voices cl our employees and our partners to help shape our course. It is through this process that we set goals and develop a strategy that will hold us accountable (or making Lockheed Martin a place oi institutionalized inclusion, where all employees are valued.

Does Lockheed Martin offer a mentorship program?

Yes, Lockheed Martin offers various leadership development programs across the corporation for employees that are identified as high potential leaders. In addition, executive level employees are assigned to assist in career development and advancement. In many locations across the corporation, Lockheed Martin has deployed formal mentor programs for early career professionals.

EUELL TOCHIP

Title: Materials Engineer

Education: B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Cornell University