Education is a vital piece to a sustainable community. Dow's goal is to improve the quality of math, science and technology education. We identify and support national, state/provincial and local programs that return the most value to our communities and have the potential to provide a continuing source of qualified graduates to fill career opportunities at Dow.
Learn more about Dow's commitment to education.
MITECH+
YES! Expo
Mathcounts
Dow Promise
Junior Achievement
Chemical Technologies Professional Education Partnership
Michigan Business Leaders for Education Excellence (MBLEE)
Midland County Business & Education Partnership
National Science Resources Center (NSRC)
Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership
Chemical Technologies Professional Education Partnership
This partnership between Dow, Dow Corning, Delta College and the Saginaw Career Complex is designed to prepare high school and college students who are interested in careers in chemical operations. The curriculum includes courses in applied chemistry and physics, computers, plant science, process equipment, and safety and regulatory procedures.
Dow Promise
It started as a vision – the vision of Dow employees to positively impact African-American communities near Dow locations, where economic and educational challenges may be barriers to success. It was also a promise to give something back to kids and their communities.
Since its creation in 2000, Dow Promise has evolved from a promise into a lasting relationship that supports Dow's commitment to the principles of Sustainable Development, and more importantly, community success.
Dow Promise supports non-profit programs that demonstrate one of the following:
- A clear need in the city or community where Dow has a presence
- A chance to help pre-college students discover the wonders of science
- Support of a project or program involving science, engineering, business or a related area where Dow needs talented people
- An opportunity to sustain and enhance the environment
Junior Achievement (JA)
Many Dow employees devote their free time to volunteer with the JA program. JA teaches students at all grade levels about business principles such as marketing, accounting and product development. The program also helps build interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills.
In the Midland area, Junior Achievement was founded in 1952 by Dow, Dow Corning and the Midland Public Schools. For additional information, call Junior Achievement of Central Michigan at (989) 631-0162.
Mathcounts
This organization stimulates interest and involvement in mathematics among all intermediate-level students. As a sponsor, Dow supports the development and expansion of the program’s materials. We also sponsor local groups interested in competing nationally. Additional information can be found at Mathcounts or by calling (703) 684-2850.
Michigan Business Leaders for Education Excellence (MBLEE)
Dow is an active member of this board. This organization closely links businesses to the State of Michigan's public policy on education. For information about MBLEE, call the Michigan Chamber of Commerce at (517) 371-7639.
Midland County Business & Education Partnership
This partnership includes Midland area business and education organizations that work together to their mutual benefit by providing the best possible educational experience for all students. There are several school programs this organization sponsors such as: Lunchbox Learners, Readers in the Workforce, Job Shadow experiences, and Don’t Freak! Speak!
MITECH+
Dow supports MITECH+, a non-profit organization focused on expanding technical training opportunities in Midland County. MITECH+ works to ensure that students, adults and employers will find quality technical training available. The organization works with education institutions to ensure that the needed programs are developed and expanded. For more information, call MITECH+ at (989) 923-1500.
National Science Resources Center (NSRC)
Dow is a partner with the NSRC, an organization of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Academy of Science. The NSRC has developed the Science and Technology for Children (STC) program for first through eighth graders. It is aimed at increasing students’ understanding and enjoyment of science through inquiry-based learning. The modules stress experimentation, observation and analysis.
The current program includes 23 Dow community locations covering 40 school districts in North America. Within Michigan, this includes Bay City Public, Buena Vista Township, Mason Lake Oceana, Midland Public and Saginaw City Public Schools.
Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership
This partnership includes Saginaw area business and education organizations that work together to their mutual benefit by providing the best possible educational experience for all students. There are several school programs this organization sponsors such as: Lunchbox Learners, Readers in the Workforce, Job Shadow experiences, and Don’t Freak! Speak!
YES! Expo
Thousands of Michigan area middle and high-school students travel annually to the future—their future—at the Youth Engineering & Science (YES!) Expo at Ford Field. The mission of YES! Expo is to inspire youth to pursue education and careers in engineering and science.
Dow, along with more than 50 corporations and organizations, sent some of their most dynamic engineers and scientists to introduce the young people to the future that could be theirs. And students and faculty from more than two dozen colleges and universities, including Oakland University, Wayne State, the University of Michigan and Michigan State, showed the next generation how they can prepare for that bright tomorrow. The YES! Expo is hosted by Michigan Technological University.
