Leadership Programs and Training

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Leadership Programs and Training

What is the program called?

The Business Career Foundation Program (BCFP).

What is the duration of the program?

Two years.

Please describe the leadership program.

The Boeing Business Career Foundation Program (BCFP) gives you the opportunity to join the world’s leading aerospace company and take your business career to new heights. The aim of this program is to recruit and develop highly skilled leadership candidates. This employee development program takes you through a range of assignments that provide the scope, challenge and experience necessary for your business career to take flight.

Throughout this rotational program, participants are exposed to a variety of business positions within Boeing. Each BCFP participant will have access to mentors, development programs, training courses and senior Boeing executives to help guide rotation selections and help them focus on their career goals.

Rotations are coordinated with the program manager and placement is based on program requirements, business needs, the participant’s preferences and rotation availability.

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Locations

Operations in 38 states and 70 countries.

Leadership Program Contact

www.boeing.com/employment/college/ bcfpFAQ.html

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The specific work statement varies from rotation to rotation. During the two-year development program, participants are exposed to six four-month assignments that include many of the following core skill areas:

• Accounting • Financial planning • Contracts

• Estimating/pricing

• Procurement cost/price analysis • Program cost management

• Supplier management (procurement) • Integrated scheduling

• Elective—in a business area based on career interest and availability

Upon completion of the program, participants will have an opportunity to choose an open position consistent with their career interests, experience, training, and business needs.

Program Summary

• The BCFP is an enterprise-wide program located in the following regions: Southern California; Seattle/Puget Sound area; Washington; St. Louis, Mo.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Mesa, Ariz. (administered by Philadelphia).

• To apply to the BCFP, visit www.boeing.com/employment. Perform a “job search” and enter “BCFP” as a keyword and apply to the appropriate job posting. From this resume pool, candidates are selected and invited to participate in a first round interview on campus, over the phone, or at a Boeing facility. If selected, candidates are invited for a second interview with a panel of senior managers and BCFP alumni on site at a Boeing facility.

Qualifications of the candidate:

• This program is limited to new college graduates. Interested candidates must apply during the fall semester of their senior year.

• Candidates are required to demonstrate a minimum overall GPA of 3.25, although a 3.5 overall GPA is preferred. Desired qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in, but not limited to, accounting, finance, or other analytical fields such as management information systems or economics

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The Information Systems Career Foundation Program (ISCFP).

What is the duration of the program?

Two years.

The aim of the ISCFP is to recruit and develop highly skilled leadership candidates. This employee development program takes participants through a range of assignments that provide the scope, challenge and experience necessary for your information technology career to take flight.

Through this rotation program, participants experience multiple exciting information technology assignments over the course of two years. Targeted training will focus on increasing business acumen, career and personal development, goal setting and goal achievement. Some of the core areas such as: applications analyst, project management, software configuration management, architecture, and systems integration and validation, “Capability Maturity Model Integration” (CMMI) and programming.

ISCFP participants will have the opportunity to work with mentors and access to training programs that will widen their exposure to peers and experts.

• The ISCFP recruiting process has three steps. First, applicants must apply online to the appropriate job posting. From this resume pool, candidates are selected and invited for a first interview over the phone. The final step is a second interview on-site at a Boeing facility.

• Upon entering the program, the first rotation assignment is predetermined by the ISCFP program manager. All subsequent rotations are coordinated with the program manager based on program requirements, the participant’s preferences and rotation availability.

• You are not required to relocate during the program; however, your daily commute may vary depending on the location of each rotation.

• As a participant in the ISCFP you are considered a full-time, salaried employee of The Boeing Company. Thus, you are eligible to receive the benefits offered by Boeing.

• Performance in the program is evaluated at two levels. The first is the rotation level. Each hosting manager will evaluate the participant twice during the rotation—at the midpoint and at the completion. The hosting manager assesses various aspects of the participant’s performance in that rotation. The second level

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is the program level, where the ISCFP program manager reviews each participant’s development and progress within the program.

• Boeing offers the “Learning Together” Program. This program will pay for tuition and many related expenses such as application fees, entrance exams, books and graduate fees. Eligibility is based on an employee’s enrollment in accredited colleges, universities or trade schools. Employees who complete degrees are eligible for Boeing stock awards.

• To develop professional growth, ISCFP participants follow a schedule designed to help them develop and improve their competencies and skills. Training and development opportunities include reading circles, seminars, and roundtable discussions with leaders throughout the company. Participants are also encouraged to supplement their training by attending courses through company-offered programs, local universities and other seminars designed to enhance both technical and leadership skills and competencies.

• Upon completion of the program, participants transition to a permanent position consistent with both their career interests and the needs of The Boeing Company. • The ISCFP may participate in various community service activities throughout the

year to support the local communities. Members of the program are expected to participate in these events. In addition, each participant may hold a job within the program such as coordinating special events, maintaining the internal ISCFP community page on the portal or planning training events.

Qualifications of the candidate:

• Desired qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in management information system (MIS), computer science (CS), or another related information technology degree.

• Candidates are required to demonstrate a minimum overall GPA of 3.25. In addition, candidates must exhibit strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.

• This program is limited to a select number of new college graduates. Interested candidates must apply during the fall semester of their senior year.

The Technical Excellence Program (TEP).

Our TEP opens up new opportunities for engineers and other technical professionals. If you want to reach the very highest level of your profession—become the best of the best—this program is for you. The Boeing TEP was established to recognize,

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vitalize and reward employees who wish to focus on scientific, engineering, technical and computing excellence. The program allows you to continue your professional growth by applying your specific expertise to the many technical challenges facing the aerospace industry. Boeing provides benefits and privileges to Technical Excellence members that are commensurate with their considerable contributions. By striving for technical excellence and providing a diverse opportunity for professional growth, Boeing provides a more attractive place to work for a broader spectrum of talented people. Technical ideas get greater exposure and technically-focused employees are provided opportunities for continuing their technical roles. They receive the satisfaction of knowing their long-term contributions to the company are appreciated and rewarded. Most of all, they get to do what they enjoy —pursue the goal of excellence in their chosen technical fields.

Additional Information

No matter what field you’re in, you’ll find Boeing constantly encourages you to explore different areas and disciplines. Lifelong learning is a value we cherish. In order to compete as a global aerospace company, we must give every employee the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. At Boeing, you’ll be given the resources and training to do exactly that.