SOCIAL / WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT Learning, Skills & Training Investment Leadership Development Programs & Internship Programs All around the globe, Whirlpool Corporation offers leadership development, internship and apprentice programs designed to provide high-potential early career talent with the opportunity to set a solid foundation for an accelerated career path. Within these programs, we set challenging goals and objectives for growth and high performance, as well as the opportunity for participants to create immediate impact in roles designed to make a difference. We also create a meaningful work environment, through a focus on collaboration, engagement and teamwork. Participants are provided with both functional and technical training to support their onboarding and acceleration in the program, as well as leadership development and soft skill curriculum. With dedicated executives as sponsors of the programs, robust roles and a strong alumni community, each program is designed to prepare individuals to become exceptional future leaders at Whirlpool Corporation. Leadership Development Development of leadership acumen within Whirlpool Corporation is also critical not only for ensuring people leaders are competent and confident in their ability to lead according to Whirlpool’s Leadership Model, but serves as an employee engagement lever. We recently launched several new leadership development programs for all levels of leaders. These programs include an Essentials of People Leadership program for new people leaders with eight interactive modules of content over a six-month period, all focused on developing foundational leadership behaviors. Through an executive development program, Immersion provides a three-day off-site immersive experience for executives to deep dive on Our Leadership Model. All programs are leader-led, with business leaders leading programs for new or early-career leaders and executive committee members leading programs for senior leaders. Leadership development is a crucial component of our overall HR strategy, and will continue to be an area of focus in the coming years. WeLEARN All global salaried employees have access to WeLEARN, our digital learning platform. WeLEARN provides a personalized learning experience that allows employees to access learning when and where they need it, collaborate with others who share similar interests through social learning groups, and build skills for today and tomorrow. It is a powerful platform that makes learning easy, meaningful, and social, so each employee can own their development. In 2021, the number of learning pathways with content tied to building specific skills and capabilities tripled, providing greater opportunities for learners to find meaningful, relevant content to fuel their professional and personal growth. In 2021, the number of formal learning pathways tripled, providing greater opportunities for learners to find meaningful, relevant content. Whirlpool Corporation / 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 53