Otis Brazil Opens 51 Technical Intern Positions in its Rota Escola Program

SAO PAULO, Nov. 3, 2020 – Otis Brazil has opened 51 technical internship vacancies in its Rota Escola Program. The initiative is part of the company’s effort to have a well-trained workforce, while supporting continuous learning and quality professional development. Since 2019, women have filled 50 percent of the program’s internships, highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Otis (NYSE:OTIS) is the world's leading manufacturer, installation and service company for elevators and escalators.

The internship positions are available for students over the age of 18, and offer technical courses in electrical, electronics, electrotechnics, electro-electronics, mechatronics, automation and mechanics. Candidates can register for the selection process from Nov. 3 through Dec. 18 on the CIEE website.

There are 15 total positions available in São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Campinas, São José dos Campos, ABC and Santos. Another 18 total positions will be offered in Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Vitória and Niterói. The Midwest and South regions (Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Itajaí, Curitiba, Londrina, Campo Grande, Brasília and Goiania) will have 10 openings and the North and Northeast regions (Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, João Pessoa, Natal, Belém e Manaus) will have a total of eight. The primary goal is to continue hiring young men and women from all over Brazil. As part of the program, the interns will receive 10 months of theoretical and practical training (over 1,200 hours) on the operation of elevators and develop other skills to prepare them for the current job market. Then, they will undergo an evaluation to be hired as company technicians servicing the elevators and escalators at customer sites. In 2020 so far, 80 percent of program participants have been offered full-time jobs by Otis Brazil.

"The Rota Escola program is an important part of our history at Otis Brazil. Our goal is to train and develop new employees based on our absolute values: safety, quality, and ethics, and in an Otis culture that values and encourages imagination, collaboration, and diversity – all focused on customer service,” said Frank Smith, Executive Director for Latin America. “Here at Otis, we believe that everyone has the talent and opportunity to develop in the career they truly want to invest in, regardless of their origin, race, gender, nationality, etc. We are committed to gender equity and empower women to grow professionally and personally in all environments.”

Cristiane Fiorezzi, director of Human Resources for Latin America, said “Otis invites students to the Rota Escola Program who are passionate about what they do, with an attitude and desire to serve our customers – who bring new ideas, enjoy learning and recognize value in quality work.”

Earlier this year, Otis became the first in the vertical transportation industry to join the Paradigm for Parity coalition, and has committed to achieving parity of 50 percent women executives globally by 2030. Otis also announced its “Our Commitments to Change” social justice initiative, which lays out actions the company will take to ensure that Otis is a place where every person feels welcome, safe and heard.

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About Otis
Built on a legacy of innovation, Otis was founded in 1853 after Elisha Otis invented the elevator safety brake, giving rise to the modern city, transforming how people live and work, and revolutionizing architecture itself. Today, we are the world's leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service. We move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest maintenance portfolio. We can be found in many of the world's most recognizable buildings, as well as the busiest transportation hubs and retail centers – we are everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 69,000 people strong, including 40,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @OtisElevatorCo.