Education
Owens Corning recognizes the importance of investing in the future. That is why our commitment to education is extensive. Our efforts help teach, nurture and support our young people, and prepare them for the future through involvement in educational organizations that include:
A Raindrop’s Journey: Owens Corning sponsored the creation of the school reader, “A Raindrop’s Journey,” to promote reading and awareness of the environment for elementary students. More than 40,000 copies have been donated by Owens Corning and our employees to schools in North America and Europe, and the book has been translated into French and Spanish.
Junior Achievement: With the help and guidance of many Owens Corning employees, elementary school children in local communities learn economics and the inter-workings of America’s free enterprise system. Former Owens Corning chairman and chief executive officer Harold Boeschenstein (1938 to 1967) was inducted into the U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 2007 for his leadership and philanthropy, which serves as an example to all Owens Corning employees today.
Adopt-A-School: Many Owens Corning facilities participate in this locally-focused initiative that expands the resources of local schools. Through this program, Owens Corning employees volunteer to help develop school programs, read to and tutor at-risk students to help these children gain fundamental skills.
Internships: Owens Corning is not only committed to helping students further their education, but also to helping them gain actual work experience and real world training. We work with colleges and universities to develop and provide internship opportunities for college students at our world headquarters in Toledo, Ohio and other locations.