Early Talent Programs
About Avient
At Avient, we create specialized material solutions that transform products you use daily. Our sustainable plastics, coatings, colors, and additives are found in everything from cars to appliances to consumer electronics—enabling next-gen technology that improves lives.
We partner with top companies across industries to bring innovative products to market while focusing on sustainability and making a positive global impact.
Our Early Talent Programs
Leadership Development Programs
Accelerate your career through our two-year programs featuring rotational assignments across critical company functions. All programs include executive exposure, professional development, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful, high-impact projects.
Available Programs:
Seller mentorship, diverse business exposure, value-based sales training, industry training, shadowing program, and broad business team experience.
Four 6-month rotations with potential assignments in Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business Unit Finance. International assignment opportunities available.
Multiple marketing discipline exposure including Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Product Management, and Industry Marketing. Customized career path with business unit and corporate exposure.
Multiple IT team rotations covering Systems Implementations, Acquisition Integrations, Project Management, and Process Design & Improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Two-year program with multiple project-based functional exposures, international rotation opportunities, Lean Six Sigma certification, and executive mentoring. Internal consultant role with projects that add business value.
Multiple rotations with Lean Six Sigma culture, capital projects, systems development, and change management experience. Focus on high performance capability with challenging and value-add engineering project activity.
Multiple rotational assignments across R&D teams and locations including Corporate Technology, Color Additives & Inks, Specialty Engineered Materials, and Composites in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
Rotational projects in supply chain & demand planning, logistics, procurement, customer service, and data analysis.
Manufacturing EH&S projects focused on improving workplace safety and environmental performance.
Program Benefits:
- Executive exposure and mentoring
- Collaborative, vibrant, fast-paced environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Cross-functional team interactions
- Career growth opportunities
- Formal onboarding and training programs
Co-Op Program
Apply classroom concepts in a real-world manufacturing setting through 2-3 rotations at different Avient sites. Gain broad exposure to operations while working on impactful engineering and technical projects.
Program Features:
- Meaningful engineering and technical projects & assignments
- Multiple geographic rotations with housing provided
- Lean Six Sigma culture exposure
- Executive exposure opportunities
- Selective recruitment process
- Investment in future leaders
- Strong focus on performance
- Robust talent development program
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on manufacturing experience
- Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines
- Professional networking opportunities
- Real-world application of classroom concepts
Internship Program
Gain hands-on experience across corporate functions while building professional skills and networking with senior leaders. Work on meaningful projects that contribute to Avient's goals.
Program Benefits:
- Competitive salary and housing stipends for eligible candidates
- Impactful assignments and projects
- Training and development opportunities
- Executive exposure
- Collaborative culture
Available Departments:
What You'll Experience:
- Hands-on experience in your field of interest
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Networking with company leaders
- Professional skill development
- Exposure to corporate environment
Upcoming Career Fairs
Meet our Early Talent team at these upcoming career fairs and recruiting events:
| School | Date |
|---|---|
| Ohio University - Business Majors | 9/3/2025 |
| Ohio State - Business Majors | 9/9/2025 |
| Miami (OH) | 9/9/2025 |
| Purdue Engineering | 9/9/2025 |
| Carnegie Mellon MBA Fair (OpEx) | 9/12/2025 |
| Univ. of Dayton | 9/15/2025 |
| Pitt - All Majors/Engineering Day | 9/16/2025 |
| Univ. of Cincinnati | 9/17/2025 |
| Indiana University of Penn (EH&S) | 9/25/2025 |
| Pitt Co-Op Engineering Fair | 9/25/2025 |
| Case Western Reserve | 9/25/2025 |
| University of Tennessee Eng. | 9/30/2025 |
| University of Akron | 10/1/2025 |
Employee Testimonials
"The Leadership Development Program at Avient Corporation provides many opportunities for young professionals to grow and gain exposure to many teams within departments. During the two-year program, I was consistently challenged to lead or support a variety of projects that would bring valuable impact to the organization."
- Blake Lykins, Marketing Associate at Avient Corporation
"I appreciate that Avient's internship program was very well organized and structured. In addition to learning many relevant technical skills, there were opportunities to connect with interns in various departments, explore Cleveland, and network with company leaders."
- Sophie Alber, Incoming SWE @ Datadog, CS @ Cornell Engineering