Materials
Mar 19, 2025
1 min read
BP's 'PTech' program trains tradespeople at its Whiting refinery, fostering innovation and economic growth.
In Whiting, Indiana – home to bp’s largest refinery – the company is training electricians, welders, and other tradespeople to support innovation, safety and economic growth. Partnering with Ivy Tech Community College, bp has created a program called 'PTech' to prepare individuals for well-paying jobs, addressing the urgent need for skilled workers. The program is seen as successful in driving economic growth and creating a skilled workforce for the refinery's operations. Participants like Aracely Luna and Carter Cleve have found meaningful career paths through the program, pointing to the lasting impact of bp's investment in workforce development.