During the month of July, the United Way of Morgan County coordinates a school supply drive called “Stuff the Bus”. Area residents and businesses collect thousands of items to be distributed to Morgan County students for the upcoming school year. DAI is proud to be an annual participant. Employees drop […]
In Japan, eight students and their teacher chaperone from Morgan and Lawrence County High Schools had the adventure of a lifetime. As they explored the culture and traditions of Japan, they had life-changing experiences and created lasting friendships with their host families and each other. It’s all a part of the […]
The Daikin team welcomed local educators for the first annual Teachers in Industry Day, giving visiting teachers a broad view of Daikin’s Decatur operation. In the morning, the teachers were introduced to Daikin as a global company, and where Daikin America fits into the greater Daikin organization. They were given […]
Daikin and other area volunteers have contributed to a successful United Way “Stuff the Bus” campaign this year, providing deserving school children with a wide range of school supplies they might otherwise not be able to afford. From safety scissors to composition books to watercolor paint sets, the program provides […]
Daikin America, Inc. awarded $18,000 in scholarships to eight winners at this year’s Unity Breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Demetrice White and Dave Johnson announced the winners and shared some of the goals the recipients have for their careers. The scholarship program, now in its 20th year, helps […]
Decatur fifth graders from eleven city schools entered this year’s Daikin America Art Contest and the results were amazing. Daikin supplies paint, canvas, brushes, and other art supplies and students supply the creative vision. This year’s theme: World Games 2022, in celebration of Birmingham’s hosting of the international athletic event. […]
Special needs students from Morgan County schools have finally seen their Field of Dreams become a reality. Although it was delayed by the pandemic, the ribbon has now been cut on the Daikin Field of Dreams–a specially constructed softball diamond that makes it possible for them to safely play the […]
Daikin is among a group of Decatur-area chemical companies who are partnering with Calhoun College in their EPIC program. The acronym stands for Engineering Process Industrial Control and it is a two-year degree program. Students attend classes at Calhoun in Decatur on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and work at a chemical […]
As the nation honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Daikin seeks to help empower the next generation of minority students in area colleges and universities. Minority students in Morgan County, Alabama who are U.S. citizens and enrolled or soon to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student submitted […]
The Daikin Homestay Program gives area high school juniors the opportunity to travel to Osaka, Japan, and stay with Japanese host families who help to introduce them to their culture and traditions. Over the course of 10 days, the students – all from Lawrence and Morgan counties – are immersed […]
For twenty-eight years, the Daikin America Art Contest has been inspiring young artists and giving them the tools they need to realize their artistic visions. Beginning in 1994, Daikin has provided fifth-grade art students in the Decatur School system with canvas, paint, brushes, and other supplies. Each year the students […]
Each year since 1994 (except during the COVID-19 pandemic), Daikin’s Homestay Program has given high school juniors from Lawrence and Morgan counties the life-changing opportunity to travel to Japan, where they stay in the homes of Daikin employees at the headquarters city of Osaka. For 10 days, the thirteen American […]
The Morgan County Schools Foundation has named Daikin America, Inc. a “Corporate Leader of the Year” for 2019. The award recognizes Daikin for our continuous contributions and support to Morgan County, including these programs: Daikin Festival Daikin Homestay Program Daikin Scholarship Program Support for the Arts Forrest Keith, General Affairs […]