Amentum has sponsored four Diversity in Safety Scholars through the National Safety Council (NSC) for the 2023-2024 academic year. The NSC Diversity in Safety Scholarship Program works to increase diversity in the field of occupational health and safety, while also building a workforce trained and ready to fill the growing need for these individuals.
“We were excited to meet with these great students at the recent NSC Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans,” said Jeff Treffinger, VP of Environmental Health & Safety. “It was a pleasure presenting them with their scholarship award and looking forward to their bright futures!”
Amentum’s sponsorship includes four scholars:
- Amaya Fisher, a junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, majoring in Environmental Health and Safety. Fisher is dedicated to one day creating a safer environment in the workplace for everyone.
- Lillian Johnson, a sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, pursuing her studies in Environmental Health and Safety. Upon graduation, Johnson would like to focus on decreasing workplace injuries and ensuring workplace safety for all.
- Marcus Rayner, a sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, currently majoring in Construction Management. Rayner plans to create a culture of safety in the construction environment.
- Brian Williams, a sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, majoring in Environmental Science. Williams is passionate about preserving the environment.
About Amentum and NSC
Amentum‘s partnership with the National Safety Council exemplifies our unwavering commitment to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) excellence. At Amentum, we firmly believe that protecting our people, clients, and the communities we serve, while driving sustainable business practices is not just the right thing to do, but it is essential to our success. By joining forces with the NSC, we further prioritize and enhance our safety efforts ensuring a safer and healthier workplace for all.
The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate with a history spanning nearly 110 years. As a mission-based organization, they work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing their efforts on the workplace and roadways. The NSC creates a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live their fullest lives.
Amentum collaborates with the National Safety Council on numerous initiatives aimed at promoting safety in the workplace. Together, we work towards creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
