Caterpillar Asian Indian Community (C-AIC)

Group name
Caterpillar Asian Indian Community (C-AIC)

Description
C-AIC was formed in 2008 to serve the unique needs and address the concerns of employees of Asian-Indian origin. The organization is working to develop a framework for knowledge exchange and informal interaction and identify resources available for the development of core competencies. The group supports and assists corporate efforts to attract, retain and engage Asian-Indian employees, while serving as a corporate resource on issues related to Asian-Indian culture.

Vision
Caterpillar is recognized as a worldwide leader in recruiting, retaining and engaging employees of Asian-Indian origin.

Mission
C-AIC will create a supportive framework for employees of Asian-Indian origin, nurturing their abilities and skills, and enabling them to function at their highest potential.

Committees and roles

• Hosting Committee: Provides informal orientation services to prospective candidates so that they become productive members of the team Caterpillar. Assists visiting and relocating employees in adapting culturally and socially.
• Communications Committee: Responsible for all communications.
• Membership Committee: Performs activities to support membership growth, ensure adequate representation of members at all levels, carry out member surveys, identify member needs, convey requests/needs of members to other committees and maintain membership metrics.
• Social Committee: Organizes activities that promote networking and informal information exchange.
• Mentoring and Learning Committee: Implements programs that promote knowledge sharing. Organizes workshops, hosts guest speakers and conducts activities that enable members to become fully engaged in achieving Caterpillar's corporate goals

Benefits to members
C-AIC enables its members to harness untapped potential and develop informal working relationships with other members that enable them to succeed and help move Caterpillar Inc. from good to great.

Other
C-AIC provides an excellent environment for developing leadership, communications and team-building skills that can be taken back to the workplace. Opportunities for community involvement will be explored in the future.

To contact a member of C-AIC, please e-mail Caterpillar_Asian_Indian_Community@cat.com.