November 12, 2024 GF to host championship event at its Essex Junction facility in January 2025 Essex Junction, Vt., Nov. 12, 2024 – GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2024-25 FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) program in Vermont, reinforcing GF’s commitment to community engagement, K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, and workforce development. As part of this sponsorship, GF will host the FLL Vermont State Championship at its Essex Junction facility on January 18, 2025. The event will be supported by local GF volunteers, showcasing the company’s strong community involvement. This sponsorship builds on GF’s longstanding relationship with the FIRST organization in Vermont through which GF employees have actively mentored FIRST teams across local communities, logging over 1,300 volunteer hours last year alone. Becoming the FLL State Sponsor showcases the company’s commitment to building a strong STEM ecosystem and nurturing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. “We are thrilled to be the state sponsor for FIRST LEGO League in Vermont. Every year, our employees invest countless hours as mentors, coaches, and volunteers for the FIRST program, highlighting GF’s dedication to community and workforce development,” said Ken McAvey, vice president and general manager of Vermont Operations and Global Facilities at GF. “GF is committed to cultivating a diverse and skilled semiconductor workforce, and our partnership with FIRST reflects our strong support for their mission to engage students in STEM education from an early age. We look forward to hosting the FLL State Championship, hoping it inspires students to pursue careers in STEM, especially in the semiconductor industry where they can help shape what’s essential.” FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge, which serves students in grades 4-8 throughout Vermont, has seen significant growth. In the 2023-24 season, Vermont hosted 63 FLL Challenge teams statewide, and projections for the current season estimate over 80 teams. This growth is made possible through the collaboration between GF and FIRST in Vermont. FIRSTinVT is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing and enhancing FIRST teams at all program levels by building sustainable relationships between teams and community partners. “FIRST in Vermont is excited to collaborate with GF to expand the reach and impact of the FIRST LEGO League program in Vermont,” said Joe Chase, Vermont FLL program delivery partner. “GF’s ongoing support is crucial in providing students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM learning and develop critical skills for the future. Together, we are building a strong foundation for the next generation of leaders and innovators.” GF’s facility in Essex Junction, Vermont, near Burlington, was among the first major semiconductor manufacturing sites in the United States. Today, around 1,800 GF employees work at the site. Built on GF’s differentiated technologies, these GF-made chips are used in smartphones, automobiles, and communications infrastructure applications around the world. About FIRST LEGO League FIRST® LEGO® League guides youth through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. From Discover, to Explore, and then to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition or exhibition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way. About GF GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors the world relies on to live, work and connect. We innovate and partner with customers to deliver more power-efficient, high-performance products for the automotive, smart mobile devices, internet of things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With our global manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted and reliable source for customers around the world. Every day, our talented and diverse team delivers results with an unyielding focus on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com. ©GlobalFoundries Inc., GF, GlobalFoundries, the GF logos and other GF marks are trademarks of GlobalFoundries Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact:Gina DeRossiGF[email protected]518-491-5965
