Rising 7th graders from the Girls in Engineering Academy (GEA) in Detroit have first-hand knowledge of the energy industry after touring Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit refinery and meeting with some of the women who work there. The Women’s employee network chapter at the Detroit refinery hosted the field trip in July for students participating in the GEA summer program, […]
An apprenticeship program launched by BASF last year went so well, the company is offering it again, and has even higher expectations that quality employees will emerge. One reason for the program is the tight labor market throughout the country. Demand for skilled workers remains high. A couple of weeks ago, the company announced that […]
Hemlock Semiconductor is proud to continue their partnership with Michigan Tech for the 11th year to send 30 students from Midland, Gratiot, Bay, and Saginaw counties to the renowned Engineering Scholars Program (ESP). Selected candidates will have a strong background in Math and Science and interest in technological studies. At least one award (valued at […]
Local chemical companies will show how they are working together to expand their talent pipeline at an event later this month. Elements of Collaboration will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the Adrian Armory Events Center, 230 W. Maumee St. The in-person event is hosted by Lenawee Now. Business leaders, government officials, and […]
Hemlock Public School District officially celebrated the opening of its Lockwood STEM Center, a new facility that will play home to First Robotics teams from Saginaw County’s rural school districts. The facility includes a regulation-sized area for robotics competitions, a machining lab, storage space and more opportunities available to students from the Merill, Swan Valley, […]
When it comes to the availability of manufacturing jobs in the United States, the news is both good and bad. Looking at the positive side, projections indicate there will be no shortage of job opportunities in the years ahead. The problem is the labor force. Job creation in the U.S. manufacturing industry is currently outpacing […]
Twin brothers from Wyandotte have walked away with a combined $1,500 in scholarships for their essays on inclusion. The scholarships were awarded to Joseph and Donald Kazmierski by the BASF chapter of the ALLchemie LGBTQ and Allies employee resource group at the company’s Wyandotte site. Sign up for our daily morning newsletter– Advertisement – TOP ARTICLES3/5READ MORETrial […]
For the sixth consecutive year, BASF Corporation has partnered with the Michigan Science Center to deliver Kids’ Lab programming. Kids’ Lab is a BASF-branded hands-on science program tailored to engage students ages 4-12. The science-themed activities at MiSci and in the local community will help to spark interest in young learners and inspire future scientists. The nearly $50,000 contribution […]