The Hamilton and Butler County Solid Waste Management Districts, in partnership with TechSolve, Inc., have expanded the Pollution Prevention Internship Program through a grant from the USEPA Region 5. Through this program, upper-level college students work with industries to implement pollution prevention strategies. The internship program is designed to provide businesses with a fresh and innovative perspective on pollution prevention, save businesses money, and encourage technically skilled students to stay in Ohio.

The Hamilton and Butler County Solid Waste Management Districts will fund 75 percent of the internship cost, while the business will match 25 percent. The interns will be employed by Hamilton or Butler County. They will work at the business as a contractor for a 12-week period. Prior to beginning the internship, the interns will participate in an intense week of pollution prevention training. Applications will be available starting October 19, 2009, and are due no later than January 29, 2010. If your company is interested in participating in this program, please contact: