P&G North America STEM

WHAT IS STEM?

STEM is the acronym used for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM is integral to the future. Highly skilled engineers, scientists, IT experts, and more drive technology-based innovations that power businesses, change and build industries, and impact and improve lives all over the world. That’s why it’s so important that there is an engaged, talented pipeline of people, like you, ready to join the field.

STEM PROGRAMS FOR YOU

If you’re interested in STEM, we can help you gain knowledge and experience and build a career in the field. Whether you’re in high school, studying a STEM subject at college, or you’re from a different background altogether, there’s a program for you. We also have advice for parents, educators, and advisors on how to support young people who show an affinity for and interest in STEM.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

We offer a range of STEM opportunities for high school students to learn more about this field. These include programs that enable students to work toward a STEM college degree and earn university credits while in high school, as well as hands-on, paid internships. Opportunities take place throughout the year and for different lengths of time so there’s sure to be an option that suits your availability.

Short-term commitment while in school | Work experience after graduation | Working towards a college degree

INTERNSHIPS & JUMPSTART PROGRAMS

PPG TECH JUMPSTART PROGRAM (POWERED BY INTERALLIANCE)
Interested in a summer internship working in STEM but not sure if you have the right skills? Did you know that you can get paid $18 per hour to be trained by P&G! Each February, we offer a 8-week training program of 6 hours per week. It is completely virtual, with a mixture of live presenters and online courses. Subjects include but are not limited to how to work in the corporate world, exploring IT as a profession, and STEM-specific subject trainings. You will meet P&G professionals who work in the STEM field every day and they will teach you valuable skills to help with your schoolwork and future education/employment choices!

At the end of the 8 weeks you will have the opportunity to show us what you have learned with the opportunity to continue on to our full time 10 week summer internship program (more info below) where you will work on real life STEM projects that impact P&G's business.

Click here to visit the INTERalliance site to learn more! Applications for the JumpStart Program open in December with interviews in early January. Learn more >

PG TECH HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (POWERED BY INTERALLIANCE)
Looking for your first IT resume experience? The PG Tech High School Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer internship, beginning in June, for high school students looking to further develop their STEM skills. We're looking for students who are passionate about technology and finding ways to apply it to solve problems and drive P&G's business needs.

Through this internship, you will get real life IT working experience impacting the P&G business with pay starting day one. The program includes a robust onboarding program and constant coaching and guidance by your manager and other P&G employees. The internship will be hybrid, with 1-3 days in the office each week, and up to 40 hours per week. Pay starts at $18/hour and is based on your graduation date.

Click here to visit the INTERalliance site to learn more! Applications for the summer internship program open in February with interviews in early April. Learn more >

RESIDENT SCHOLARS PROGRAM- CINCINNATI
The P&G Resident Scholar Program (RSP) is a unique 4-day job shadowing experience designed to expose exceptional minority high school students (Junior or Senior) to careers leveraging a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) degree.

Program participants are exposed to the exciting world of Research & Development at P&G. By the completion of the program, participants leave with a better understanding of (1) Applying a STEM background to research, (2) Working cooperatively in a team, and (3) Building a consumer product. The RSP experience continues through high school graduation with opportunities for training, mentoring, and leadership development, including opportunities to return to P&G as summer interns.

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ASPIRE PROGRAM - CINCINNATI
Are you interested in a science program? The Aspire program is for High School (Junior/Senior) and 2 Year Degree who are inspired by hands-on experimentation and basic science, i.e., Procedural work. Onboards to P&G systems and performs the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day applied research. Work is predominantly execution/procedural oriented, e.g., in a lab, in a plant or pilot plant (internal or external), at a clinical site, with consumers, and/or on a computer.

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INVOLVEMENT RIGHT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Apprenti Cincinnati

This program connects people interested in STEM with open positions. As an apprentice, you’ll receive 2-5 months of immersive certified technical training before completing one year of paid on-the-job training at a company. Apprenti Cincinnati is open to all—all you need is interest, aptitude, and a great work ethic. Learn more >

ASSOCIATE OR UNIVERISTY

University of Cincinnati’s Early IT Program

This is one way to begin your pursuit of an IT college degree while you're in high school! The program is centered around key innovative concepts that significantly reduce the total cost of a bachelor's degree while improving the level of job readiness for graduates. Learn more >

COLLEGE STUDENT

There are many ways to gain experience of STEM careers while at college or university and soon after you graduate. These include programs throughout this page, as well as specific opportunities at P&G such as student programs, internships, entry level roles, and more.

P&G Internship

STEM internships at P&G give you experience in a range of areas, including Science, IT, engineering, finance, and more. You’ll learn what it means to be a full-time P&G employee through activities that allow you to demonstrate your ability to solve current business challenges.

Entry Level Opportunities

If you’re a recent graduate, you can begin your career with P&G in one of our entry level roles. You’ll work directly with diverse teams to develop and lead business strategies that deliver success for our leading brands.

RELAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

P&G’s industry-leading programs are designed to help individuals of all types pursue STEM careers. Maybe you’re an experienced professional from another career field; perhaps you’ve taken a break from the workforce and are ready to return; or you could be a veteran looking for an opportunity to use the skills you gained in service. Whatever your path to this point, we can help you explore a future in STEM.

P&G’s STEM Relaunch Program

This program is designed to encourage professionals with STEM-related skills and experience as they restart their careers. Here, you’ll take on a full-time position, experience excellent onboarding and training, broaden your professional network, and make progress with the guidance of a buddy and senior mentor. Learn more >

VETERAN

P&G is a major employer of US Armed Services veterans. We’re proud of this connection. Our company has a long history of employing veterans across our entire business and operations. We find that veterans bring leadership, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork skills that can enhance our work systems and culture, creating competitive advantages that can lead to better business results. Learn more >

NEURODIVERSE INDIVIDUAL

These programs are designed specifically for people of all ages and experience levels who identify as neurodiverse and are interested in learning more about STEM careers.

P&G’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program

P&G is the first consumer packaged goods company in the United States to spearhead and implement a neurodiversity hiring program to include and promote the hiring of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We currently have teams with these unique skills and capabilities in Cincinnati, Ohio, and San Jose, Costa Rica.

Use the "Want to Hear from Us" form at the bottom of this site if you would like more information on our Neurodiverse program.

EDUCATOR/ADVISOR

If you are interested in partnering with local companies for STEM, we can assist you through the programs we lead or partner with. These programs are designed to help break down barriers that prevent individuals of all types from pursuing opportunities in STEM. To learn more about the Greater Cincinnati-based programs, explore the information below:

University of Cincinnati’s Early IT Program

Through this program, students can work toward a STEM bachelor’s degree while in high school. Students will have the opportunity to participate in paid internships at many local firms, including P&G. The program is centered around key innovative concepts that significantly reduce the total cost of a bachelor's degree while improving the level of job readiness for graduates. Learn more >

College Credit Plus (CCP) Program

P&G partners with Cincinnati State on this Ohio statewide program. Qualified students in grades 7-12 take college courses to earn both high school and college credits toward an Associate’s degree, at little or no cost to the student. Learn more >

INTERalliance Internship Program

This program provides students with paid, real-world work experience while still in high school, laying the foundation for opportunities throughout college and beyond. Learn more >

P&G’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program

P&G is the first consumer packaged goods company in the United States to spearhead and implement a neurodiversity hiring program to include and promote the hiring of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We currently have teams with these unique skills and capabilities in Cincinnati, Ohio, and San Jose, Costa Rica.

Apprenti Cincinnati

This program connects people interested in STEM with open positions. As an apprentice, the student will receive 2-5 months of immersive certified technical training before completing one year of paid on-the-job training at a company. Apprenti Cincinnati is open to all—all you need is interest, aptitude, and a great work ethic. If you have a student that does not want to go to college but does have a desire to work in the tech field, this would be a good option to explore. Learn more >

OUR MISSION

To ensure STEM career and learning opportunities are available to all—no matter what someone’s race, gender, socio-economic status, identity, location, or academic background might be— we selectively invest in partnerships, programs, and platforms that expand the pipeline of diverse talent to offer STEM experiences that can be enjoyed by a wide range of diverse people.

Through our partners (i.e., Girls Who Code, Million Women Mentors, Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative) we offer many programs to help break down barriers that prevent anyone from pursuing opportunities in STEM. These programs, which target non-traditional ways to recruit and support diverse talent, span geographies and are led by many passionate people committed to making a difference.

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