Project SEARCH Intern - Plaquemine
Posted on: 16 Apr 2024
Plaquemine, LA
Job Description
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
Project SEARCH is a combined education and internship program for students with moderate intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are enrolled in a post-secondary program. The purpose of this position will allow the student interns to acquire marketable and transferrable skills and prepare for competitive employment opportunities within the community.
Responsibilities / Duties
Complete three 10-week internships through a variety of roles
Participate in required classroom curriculum
Meet goal milestones for each internship
Required Qualifications
Have received a program acceptance letter from their local school for the Dow Project SEARCH program
Meet all school eligibility requirements
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process
Dow
Midland, MI
The Dow Chemical Company manufactures and sells chemical materials in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company offers coatings and performance monomers; silicone-based products and solutions; standalone silicone materials; ethylene, propylene, and aromatics products; purified ethylene oxide; polyolefin elastomers and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber; propylene oxide, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols, as well as aromatic isocyanates and polyurethane systems; and cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, silicones, and acrylic emulsions.
It also provides crop protection products, including weed control, disease control, and insect control products; and develops, produces, and markets canola, cereals, corn, cotton, rice, soybean, and sunflower seeds. In addition, the company supplies a range of consumer electronics, such as mobile devices, television monitors, personal computers, and electronics; semiconductor and advanced packaging materials; metallization processes for metal finishing, decorative, and industrial applications; and various materials for the manufacturing of rigid and flexible displays for liquid crystal displays and quantum dot applications.
Further, it provides diagnostics and biosensors, ozone delivery technology, and biological microbial control technologies; nutrition and health technologies; insulation, air sealing, and weatherization systems; and purification and separation technologies. Additionally, the company offers adhesives, lubricants, and fluids, as well as silicone solutions, and structural and elastic adhesives; and engages in the property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance businesses. It serves customers in the packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care markets. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan. The Dow Chemical Company operates as a subsidiary of Dow Inc.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees54,000
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