BASF Chattanooga now accepting applications for 2025 TECH Academy

CHATTANOOGA, TN, February 18, 2025 — This summer, BASF’s Chattanooga site, in partnership with Chattanooga State Community College, will host its TECH Academy program, which introduces high school students to technical and craft careers through skills classes, workshops and industry tours. Beginning the week of June 9, participating students will be given the opportunity to explore a wide range of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM)-related career field opportunities through hands-on learning with industry professionals.

The program will show participants what it is like working as an operator, instrument technician, maintenance technician, lab technician, welder, and many other jobs.

"TECH Academy delivers engaging educational experiences, combining in-depth classroom learning with tours of local facilities, while drawing on the expertise of manufacturing industry leaders to help students explore the various technical career options that lie ahead," said Shelly King, site director at BASF's Chattanooga site.

Topics such as engineering practices, 3D printing, mechatronics, and robotics are explored in classroom and in-field settings. Tours will include BASF’s Chattanooga facility and other employers in the Chattanooga area.

The program, fully funded by BASF, is free for students and is part of BASF’s science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education and workforce development efforts.

Applications for this year’s program are now open and will close on Friday, April 11, 2025. Interested students can apply here.

For more information about BASF in Tennessee, visit http://www.basf.us/tennessee.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $20.5 billion in 2023. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.