Educational Initiatives

Dow is committed to working with educators to create a future workforce armed with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to be employable in the new century. Through partnerships, Dow is fostering science literacy by supporting the delivery of curriculum-based education programs that focus on science and technology.

As a key sponsor of a variety of national education initiatives and an active participant in local school districts for many years, Dow has taken a hands-on approach to motivating students to study science and to apply what they learn to the world at large. This interaction is critical to fostering a continuing interest in science at the school level and plays a key role in the sustainable development of the communities in which Dow operates.

National Initiatives

YES I CAN
In 2005, Dow Canada entered into a three-year, $225,000 partnership with York University's YES I CAN! initiative. YES I CAN! includes an online database of Kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) science lesson plans, activities, assignments, and science background information for teachers in both English and French. This permits teachers across Canada and the world to align the resources they find online with their own regional, local, or school curriculae. A unique initiative, Dow's support of YES I CAN! continues its commitment to nurturing a passion for science and technology in the hearts and minds of students across the country.

For more information about national educational initiatives contact:
Dow Canada Public Affairs
Phone: (780) 998-8028

To learn about local initiatives, visit Sarnia and Fort Saskatchewan.