Partnering to Enhance Talent and Workforce Needs
The BEC connects schools, higher education, workforce professionals, and local industry leaders.
Our initiatives include:
- Engaging youth in classroom discussions, facility tours, and events showcasing career paths
- Connecting high school youth to job shadows, internships, and apprenticeships
- Developing registered adult apprenticeships in response to specific industry needs
- Creating access to certifications and other credentials for youth, those looking to change careers, or those reentering the workforce
- Training organizations to rethink their hiring processes
- Collaborating with industry partners to craft programs that retain current employees while recruiting new ones