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A Reflection of My Summer with Cubic When I first applied for an internship with Cubic, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I knew I wanted to spend my summer working on a communications team for a large company in sunny San Diego, CA, but beyond that, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. Once I was hired by Cubic, I thought my internship would consist of attending meetings, going on coffee runs, and writing a few blogs. Boy was I wrong! Cubic has provided me with an exceptional summer full of learning and growing, both as a businesswoman and as a person. Cubic offers a unique environment because it is comprised of three different business units – Cubic Global Defense (CGD), Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), and Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS). While interning at Cubic, I worked on the Corporate Communications team which is considered a corporate function that serves all three of the businesses. While some interns only focus on a single project in a dedicated business unit throughout their internship, I was fortunate enough to work on many different assignments within all three sectors of Cubic. For example, one hour I would be interviewing CGD’s Senior Business Development Manager, Kevin O’Rourke, for The Circuit (Cubic’s internal magazine); the next hour I would be writing a blog about CMS’s GATR systems, followed by a trip to CTS to pick up equipment for a tradeshow. I loved being able to see how each of the different businesses worked under the One Cubic umbrella making the communications aspect more challenging and exciting. Summer of Cubes This summer I have had several projects and memorable experiences, but there are a few that stand out. One of my favorite projects that I was assigned was overseeing the social posts for CGD’s Twitter and LinkedIn channels during the Paris Air Show. I worked with my manager to craft clever messages to post with interesting photos that received good engagement. The best part was learning how to use Social Sprout, a social media tool that allowed me to schedule posts in Paris during prime time, without needing to wake up in the middle of the night and log in. My second favorite assignment was not only working on a committee to plan and prepare for the first Annual Cubic Awards Banquet, but presenting a budget pitch and logistics plan to the entire executive management committee. This was a surreal moment for me, because I never thought I would ever see the infamous Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Brad Feldmann, after I began my internship. I can’t express how extremely thankful I felt that my direct supervisor trusted me to connect with all of Cubic’s best and brightest leaders. I have kept a list of the many things I have worked on this summer on a piece of paper at my desk. The single sheet of 8 x 11 inch paper has been filled, front and back. Cubic has provided me with many wonderful experiences, connections, and resume equity. Although I am excited to go back to school and pursue my educational dreams, saying goodbye to Cubic feels bittersweet. I know I walk away a stronger communicator and employee, but I will miss the people I have worked with and the projects I have worked on. Cubic really has become a family to me – and I am forever grateful for the experiences I have had.
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At Cubic, we believe in making a positive difference in people’s lives. Giving back to the community is one of the many ways our Cubes help cultivate a sense of well-being in our society. Our employees graciously donate their time to company and non-company sponsored charitable organizations and are encouraged to find philanthropic causes that they are passionate about. Cubes in Action. After the destruction left behind by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria a few of our Cubes traveled to areas in Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist those in need. They packed much needed supplies including our GATR antennas, which provide high-speed telecommunication connectivity that helped locals create dispatch centers for first responders and allowed families to connect with loved ones. Not only do we love using our inventions to help others – we love inspiring young minds. Recently, a team of Cubes volunteered at the San Diego STEAM Maker festival as judges and mentors to help thousands of local children learn about engineering, art, math, and science. We sponsored two challenges: the Thinkbox challenge, where students were prompted to take random items from a box and turn them into an invention; and the Hydrobot challenge, where future engineers were challenged to raise a lever over a specific target using only the parts in a pre-packaged kit. Volunteerism is a global effort. Across the globe, our UK Cubes spent a spring day cleaning up an abandoned field overrun by weeds and junk and turned it into a play space for local, underprivileged children; while in Australia, Cubic proudly aided nearby businesses, provided shelters from Cubic’s deployable Combat Centers and rescued kids using Cubic's high axled IVECO trucks after major flooding devastated Townsville. Additionally, Cubic donated $10,000 to the recovery efforts. Cubic also encourages its employees to look outside of the box (or should I say the Cube) to find opportunities to serve. One of our Principal Systems Test Engineer, Mark, found his passion for donating his time at Love on a Leash, a nonprofit which gives pets and their owners the opportunity to provide emotional support animal therapy. Years ago, Mark realized his chocolate, miniature schnauzer, Kona, had a special talent for making others feel loved - Now, Mark and Kona spend their weekends at hospitals and recovery centers providing pet therapy to seniors. When Mark started helping at Love on a Leash, he had no idea he would enjoy volunteering as much as he does. Mark wishes he and Kona could bring more smiles to those in need by volunteering more often during the week. We believe all Cubes who donate their time and efforts would agree with you, Mark! Volunteerism is a big part of our company and gives Cubes an outlet for discovering new hobbies and developing old ones. You can learn more at: https://www.cubic.com/volunteerism. www.cubic.com/news-events/news/cubic-showcase-multi-domain-lvc-advanced-training-environment-fighter-pilots
Cubic Global Defense’s breakthrough live, virtual and constructive capabilities enhance training for today’s warfighter SAN DIEGO – June 16, 2019 – Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) today announced its Cubic Global Defense (CGD) business division will exhibit its advanced air combat training systems at this year’s International Paris Air Show from June 17–23 at the Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France. The 53rd International Paris Air Show will bring together key players in the aerospace industry from around the world for a weeklong event consisting of the latest technological innovations, product demonstrations and commercial opportunities. “For nearly five decades, Cubic has continued to revolutionize air combat training to benefit the United States and our allied nations. Today, we are the only provider of fourth and fifth generation fielded interoperable Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) and Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training solutions,” said Mike Knowles, president of Cubic Global Defense. “In fact, Cubic stands alone as the only company that has flown Secure/Joint ACMI/LVC and built a true multi-domain hardware and software infrastructure that has been tested and proven in operational fighter cockpits. Our Multi-Domain Advanced Training Environment is a must see this year at Le Bourget,” added Knowles. Cubic will highlight the following solutions at the Le Bourget Airport in the U.S. Partnership Pavilion Hall 3, stand #3-E161:
For more information, please visit Cubic’s event page or follow Cubic Global Defense on Twitter at @CubicDefense. Join the social conversation surrounding the International Paris Air Show with #PAS19. |