Thiess Indonesia is committed to the development of local communities surrounding its operations by providing legacy programs that support education, jobs and local industry development.

On 12 February 2009, Thiess Indonesia awarded six English Course Scholarships to the best students in the English at School Course run through our voluntary English teaching program. The award was presented by Business Service Manager, Scott Beckwith, to six students currently studying at SDN 005 Balikpapan.

The Voluntary Teaching Program is in its third year and is one of Balikpapan Support Facilities main Community Development programs. The program extends beyond students by providing local teachers with free ESL (English as a Second Language) training in order to achieve international