[Shanghai, June 22, 2016] – Recently, 3M, a world-leading diversified science and technology innovation enterprise, was named the Most Desirable Company for Millennials in 2016 in an annual career survey launched by the American High School Student Association. A total of 13,000 high school students, college students and young professionals participated in the survey. These participants showed strong interest in fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and hoped to make the world a better place by applying their expertise.
"People are eager to join a company where they have room to grow, take on new challenges and help others at the same time," said Marlene McGrath, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at 3M. "One of 3M's key strengths is providing employees with abundant opportunities to develop and accumulate work experience across the globe and in different departments, as well as improving people's lives through science and technology."
Beth Pann, Vice President of the American High School Student Association, commented: "When you look at Millennials, you will find that their interest in STEM fields is highly aligned with 3M's innovative philosophy and solutions."
As we all know, 3M is a technology-driven company that has always been committed to helping customers around the world address tough challenges, striving to create a sustainable future and driving social development and progress. 3M’s brand promise "Science Improves Life" fully embodies its corporate vision: empowering industries with science, enriching households with products, and benefiting individuals with innovation.
Among the respondents who chose 3M as their most desirable company, high school students accounted for 74% and college students made up 21%. In terms of career development directions, 41% of them opted for the "medicine or healthcare" sector, 30% chose "science", 21% preferred "technology or engineering", and another 20% selected "business or corporate management". These diverse career choices also reflect 3M’s diversified business portfolio.
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