Grace provides any needed training, as well as mentors to help new recruits keep their careers on track. We look for highly motivated and high performing candidates, says Cheryl Hamlin, human resources director. The company values referrals from its current employees, and staffers pitch in to help recruit talent at their own schools. Colleges on Grace s visiting schedule include Purdue, Penn State, Clarkson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The diversity commitment Bringing diverse people into the company workforce is just the start of the commitment.
Most companies continue to make diversity a part of their mission.
At Eastman Chemical, The company is committed to constantly assessing where it stands when it comes to diversity, says Douglas Bounds. A key member of the executive team leads the Diversity Steering Committee, which sets and continually reevaluates goals and objectives. It is clear to me that our critical mission is to embrace diversity, tolerance and opportunity, and to do so in a manner that is relentless and consistent, says Peter I. Bijur, chairman and CEO of Texaco. While the competition for ChE jobs promises to be keen, the opportunities are there. Companies are looking for ChEs to help them meet the needs of the future.