Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) shares began Thursday solidly in the green, on the renewal of its grant to the Science Museum of Minnesota, supporting the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC). This commitment of $1.5 million over three years will enhance the KAYSC's impactful programs, which cultivate leadership skills, career readiness, and a profound appreciation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) among young people.
The grant will bolster key initiatives, including the STEM Freedom School Program, which offers summer STEM activities for low-income youth, and the High School STEM Enrichment program, providing paid programming during the school year for career exploration and industry credentialing.
In addition to financial support, Trane Technologies employees will have the opportunity to volunteer within the KAYSC by serving as instructors in the STEM Skills Marketplace, providing content advice for STEM projects and engaging in community-based projects like Youth Science Day.
The grant is part of Trane Technologies' corporate citizenship strategy, Sustainable Futures, which focuses on broadening access to STEM education and career pathways. This includes a commitment to donating 500,000 global employee volunteer hours and investing $100 million to programs that support Sustainable Futures by 2030.
TT shares darted higher $7.10, or 1.9%, to $389.37.
