The Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District, in partnership with the solid waste management districts in Hamilton County and Butler County, is again providing funding for the Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention (P2) Internship Program. Qualified upper-level graduate and undergraduate college students are encouraged to apply to for this paid 12-week summer internship, where they could have the opportunity to work on sustainability and pollution prevention projects at participating companies located in Adams County, Clermont County, Butler County, or Hamilton County.
The goal of this internship program is to give businesses fresh and innovative ideas about pollution prevention, help businesses save money through the implementation of P2 solutions, give students an edge in obtaining full-time employment after graduation, and create and keep technically skilled jobs in Ohio. Past host companies include Milacron, the Cincinnati Art Museum, Ingage Partners, MadTree Brewing, Siemens, General Mills, TriHealth, 80 Acres Farms, Formica, Thyssenkrupp, and many more.

Intern Responsibilities: Interns selected to participate in the Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention Internship Program are given responsibilities that will assist their learning and experience in implementing pollution prevention initiatives including:
• Assist company professionals in facility audits to identify new sustainability and pollution prevention activities pertaining to waste/ hazardous waste reduction, emissions reduction, water conservation, energy conservation, and manufacturing efficiency
• Research and evaluate new pollution prevention recommendations and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Present recommendations to supervisor and technical advisor

If you are a college student interesting in applying for this unique opportunity, visit www.OEQ.net to fill out an application or view additional information.

Applications will be accepted until February 18, 2024.