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Supporting STEM and Skilled Trades
Cultivating the creative problem solvers of tomorrow
We believe in the power of STEM and skilled trades to address today’s challenges and prepare society for the future. To equip new generations in these fields, we focus on three strategic areas.
Employment expansion
Connect students to post-secondary careers in STEM and skilled trades
Education support
Expand access to quality STEM and skilled trades secondary education
Helping teachers
Expand STEM primary education teacher pipelines
Employment expansion
Dow is working to expand the talent pipeline by offering education reimbursement programs to pursue degrees and certifications, and extended learning opportunities to advance careers.
A more robust STEM talent pipeline for underrepresented youth
Dow has invested over $5 million to support and enhance STEM outreach at Historically Black Colleges and Universities—a partnership we continue to expand.
Helping students complete manufacturing and trade programs
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing and Skilled Trades provides aid for students during the final two semesters of school—which often means the difference between graduating and giving up.
Education support
Dow provides targeted grants to help students discover and pursue STEM education, creating early opportunities for hands-on learning and future careers in science and technology.
Team-based robotics for children and teens
We help support FIRST® as it prepares young people for the future with engaging programs that teach, mentor and build confidence and camaraderie.
Educating the next generation of manufacturers
The Creators Wanted™ campaign is working to increase the number of students in U.S. technical and vocational schools or reskilling programs by 25% while reducing the skills gap by 600,000 jobs.
Helping teachers
A world of STEM education
Teach For All is a global network that provides the education and opportunity for children to fulfill their potential. Our partnership has helped to recruit, place, and professionally develop teachers at schools in Argentina, Japan, Nigeria, Spain, and the United States.
More ways we create social impact
Grants and investments
We help accelerate positive change through grants and gift-in-kind donations, collaborations with nonprofits and other partners, and supporting our team through volunteer and community efforts.
See the results of our ambition in action
2024 INtersections Progress Report: Discover how we continue to advance our ambition.