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Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention Internship Program
The Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention (P2) Internship Program is a 12-week internship program occurring from late May to early August that pairs college students with companies seeking new and innovative approaches to pollution prevention and conservation. The program is sponsored by Hamilton County Recycling ReSource, the Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District, Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). View the details of becoming a host company below and apply by emailing Christin Horsman.
Interested in becoming a Host Company?
Information for Interested Host Companies
If your company is interested in reducing waste and implementing practical sustainability solutions, your company is a good fit for the Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention (P2) Internship Program. The program recruits and trains qualified upper-level undergraduate and graduate students to address sustainability projects for 12 weeks at selected facilities across Hamilton, Butler, and Clermont counties with company supervision to improve performance.
The Districts fund approximately 75% of the internship and the host companies match 25%. If you are interested in becoming a host company for the summer 2025 session, email Christin Horsman.
Host Company Responsibilities
Host companies selected to participate in the Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention Internship Program are expected to provide the following:
- Assign a direct supervisor for the student intern to report to and help guide the project
- Provide the intern with any equipment needed to properly perform job (PPE if necessary, computer preferred but not required)
- 25% match of the intern’s salary
Intern Responsibilities
Interns selected to participate in the Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention Internship Program are given responsibilities that assist his/her 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 advisors
If you have questions about the program or how to apply to become a host company, email Christin Horsman.
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