(Otis: Farmington, CT) --  Otis, the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service, is making its successful Little Engineers program available everywhere the company does business.

What is Little Engineers?

The global expansion of Little Engineers supports Otis’ commitment to inspire youth around the world to become part of our dynamic industry while reinforcing its dedication to safety, innovation, and community engagement.

Little Engineers is a hands-on, elevator-focused STEM education initiative designed to teach young students about the technology, safety, and history of the elevator and escalator industry. Originally launched in Hong Kong, the Little Engineers program has engaged more than 800 students across Greater China and the Asia Pacific region. 

Where is it expanding?

Now, Otis is expanding the program globally, strengthening community engagement by empowering Otis colleagues to serve as Little Engineers volunteers, and motivating students to explore STEM fields early.

The program recently expanded to the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, Otis volunteers partnered with the Jeddah Orphans Association to deliver meaningful STEM experiences to young learners. And in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, volunteers led 50 students through the program at Sharjah Indian School.

What do the students do?

Through interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and virtual adventures, primary school students can explore the science behind elevators and escalators, learn about vertical mobility technologies, and build mini elevators and pulley systems.

Why is it important?

The global expansion of Little Engineers supports Otis’ commitment to inspire youth around the world to become part of a dynamic industry while reinforcing the dedication to safety, innovation, and community engagement.

“This global expansion reflects Otis’ commitment to engaging meaningfully in the communities we serve. Through initiatives like Little Engineers, we’re helping young people discover the excitement of STEM, gain a basic understanding of elevator systems and core technology, and learn and practice safe-riding tips,” says Matt Turner, vice president of Social Impact at Otis. “Programs like Little Engineers also allow us to introduce students to the human side of engineering—its creativity and real-world impact. It’s a way to spark interest early and share the passion that drives so many of our engineers today.”

How does Little Engineers compare with other Otis social impact programs?

Little Engineers complements Otis’ flagship social impact program, Made to Move Communities. While Made to Move Communities focuses on students ages 14 and older with innovation-driven problem solving, Little Engineers engages younger learners through hands-on exploration.

To learn more about the program and how Otis is investing in the future of vertical mobility, visit https://www.otis.com/en/us/our-company/social-impact.