Carleton Life Support Systems Inc. - Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day

Since pilots have had the need to breathe at high altitudes, Carleton Life Support Systems Inc. has been there for them, providing oxygen enriched air and committing to the safety of their mission.
Carleton Life Support Systems is a world leader in the application of air separation technology for aviation applications and in the design and manufacture of miniature sterling cycle cryogenic coolers. Bendix Aviation founded the company in 1951 and the sold the facility to Litton Industries in 1982. Northrop Grumman Corporation acquired Litton Industries in 2001 and then in August 2003, divested the Life Support division, based in Davenport, IA, to Cobham plc, Dorsett, United Kingdom. Carleton Life Support is now part of the Carleton Technologies family of companies owned by Cobham.
Since its inception, Carleton Life Support has continually challenged its employees by encouraging forward thinking and maintaining its leadership role in advanced technology for military and commercial products. Life Support has developed an attention for details and prides itself on its rich history and reputation for excellence. Today, that persistence and innovation has transformed Carleton Life Support into a world-class operation that is on the forefront of superior new technology and continued market leadership.

CLSS Hosts Students on Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day

Carleton Life Support Systems hosted 12 eighth grade students from neighboring Williams Intermediate School Feb. 24 for the Junior Achievement Groundhog Job Shadow Day.

Six employees played host to the twelve students who participated in hands on workplace activities and learned about the everyday workplace functions that keep CLSS up and running. Students attended meetings, worked in the labs, used administrative tools such as the computer and telephone, used the Internet and email, participated in a tour and ate lunch with other employees in the cafeteria. Students also experienced first hand examples of life skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, cooperation, communication and integrity.

“I think the students have a better idea of what it takes to develop and release a product,” said Tim Phillis about his interaction with the students. “They have a better understanding of what it takes to get something done and they have a better idea of the tools we use. Also, they understand what kind of classes they will have to take and skills they will need to get a job in the workplace.”