Our Core Values
Our Core Values are what set us apart, and bring us together
Ownership, Improvement, Excellence, and People
Wherever in the world you find DigiKey team members, you’ll find a place dedicated to living and practicing our values–every single day.

Community and special events
Building community with special events
At DigiKey, you're part of a family. We work hard, but we play hard, too! Employee gatherings are a way for our valued employees to connect in a fun, friendly atmosphere. DigiKey rewards employees for their daily dedication with individual employee recognition and company-wide events. Our employees enjoy events like:
- Department Appreciation Lunches
- Monthly Fruit & Cake Day
- Vendor Appreciation Day
- Summer Cookout
- Christmas Party
- Customer Service Week
- Health and Safety Week
- Engineering Week
- Employee Fundraising Events
- And more!
Competitions
Fueling next-gen engineers:
Student Competitions
At DigiKey, we want the next generation to get as excited about electronics as we are. We're proud to host student competitions that spark ideas and dreams for the future.
DKC3
Teams from 15 different universities across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota compete in a day-long competition. Visit the DKC3 website for more information.
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FIRST Robotics Competition
This competition inspires young people to be leaders in science and technology by engaging them in mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skilles, inspire innovation and foster leadership qualities. For more information, visit the FIRST Robotics Competition website.
Learn More Volunteer opportunities
DigiKey gives back
Through DigiKey Cares, employees give back to our hometown community. Employees are encouraged to volunteer time and resources to support local charitable organizations and causes.
- Food Drives
- Blood Drives
- Volunteering for the Humane Society
- Community Parades
- Fundraising for charities through 5k races, cookbook sales, and more
Thief River Falls
DigiKey's hometown (And yours too!)
Small but mighty, Thief River Falls, Minn., offers a variety of activities and hobbies year-round. Whether you're interested in the arts or the outdoors, there's something here for everyone!
- Outdoor recreation and sports
- Theatre and the arts
- Hunting and fishing
- Hobbies and specialty groups
- Local music events
- Community events
- Local shopping
- TRF Welcome Packet


