Tamra Knudsen

Over the next decade, it is estimated that manufacturers are seeking to fill over four million manufacturing jobs in the United States alone. Manufacturing Day, recognized nationally on the first Friday of October, was established as manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation in positively shifting perceptions about the manufacturing industry, and build the foundatio

Cummins Inc. employee volunteers recently welcomed students at the Shoreview, Minn. (U.S.) facility for an exciting week of learning. Through the Cummins Foundation, a grant was provided to Project Scientist, a national non-profit that helps girls ages 4-18 learn about careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Project Scientist used the grant to orchestrate a Summer STEAM

Through Cummins Foundation and CARE (Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity) initiative, Cummins Inc. has partnered with KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) to improve reading among K-3 grade students in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis, Ind. (U.S.). By providing resources through a financial grant, along with the involvement of Cummins leadership and employee volunteers, KI

With a distinguished history as the world’s largest independent manufacturer of power solutions, there is no doubt Cummins Inc. is known for its continuous innovation. How has continuous innovation been non-stop at Cummins for over a century? Through the efforts of forward looking, problem-solving employees making it their purpose to improve existing products, work diligently to create new ones an

Teaming up from across the state, Cummins employees enthusiastically gathered last weekend to participate in the Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Challenge 2023. Held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the good fortune of having amazing weather, the fun day of activities and friendly competition included a variety of events like cycling, running, football toss and more. The Cummins cycling team

With trucks carrying more than 70% of goods throughout China, the trucking industry and its workers are critical to the Chinese economy. Professional truck drivers in China comprise nearly 17 million, which includes over 860,000 female truckers and over 13 million truckers’ wives who either support their husbands by driving alongside them or stay home raising families.  In this dramaticall

July 2023 marks the second anniversary of Cummins Water Works (CWW) and the many initiatives it has supported all over the globe! The $13 million program was created to strengthen communities and address the global water crisis through improved water quality and accessibility. CWW was also established to produce net water benefits that exceed Cummins Inc’s annual water use in all Cummins regions b

Cummins Inc. has been supporting and involved with STEM education at schools in Columbus for many years. Since starting in 2015 at Schmitt Elementary, over time, Cummins has had a hand in STEM labs being incorporated into every elementary school in the district. The program has certainly evolved since inception, and, if you can imagine, with 2022-2023 being its first formal year, robotics is now p

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

For over a year, through the Cummins Water Works (CWW) Mississippi River Basin Grant, Cummins Inc. and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have collaborated on projects aimed at reducing pollution entering rivers and streams in the Mississippi River Basin. One unique project came about this May when Cummins employees gathered at the Cummins Seymour Engine Plant in Indiana and built nesting boxes for the

Powered by Cummins Inc. and its employee volunteers, The 15 White Coats and Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore all came together on March 6 to launch The Resilient Readers Book Club at KIPP Indy Legacy High School located in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana. The club is a book gifting initiative for school age children that provides access to culturally relevan

The company released new statistics on the program as it celebrates both the fifth anniversary of Cummins Powers Women and International Women’s Day March 8 with a range of activities both inside and outside the company. “I am so proud to work for a company that believes in advancing women everywhere,” said Mary Chandler, Vice President of Community Relations and Corporate Responsibility at Cum