BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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2025 Teacher Tours
Jun 9
2025 Teacher Tours

Classes are June 9th, June 10th, June 11th, and June 12th from 9:00am - 4:30pm. Click for more information and to register.

June 2025 Community & Business Advisory Council Meeting
Jun 12
June 2025 Community & Business Advisory Council Meeting
BB2C Makerspace Business After Hours
Jun 12
BB2C Makerspace Business After Hours

Come check out the BB2C Makerspace! Business representatives and professionals from the Mid-Ohio Valley are invited to the June Business After Hours. Discover how the Makerspace supports local businesses, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and community members. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Middle School STEAM Camp
Jun 16
Middle School STEAM Camp

For incoming 6th- 8th-grade students from Appalachian Ohio Counties.

High School STEAM Camp
Jul 28
High School STEAM Camp

For incoming 9th-12th-grade students from Appalachian Ohio Counties.

Community & Career Connected Learning Summit
Sep 26
Community & Career Connected Learning Summit

Students as Pathmakers

Supporting our region’s economy today and tomorrow.

BB2C’s mission is to foster student, business, & community relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and education.

We envision a region of successful students, prosperous businesses, and thriving communities.

We do this through our eight-point approach:

Our Network expands throughout Appalachia, OH.

Open Internship Opportunities

Learn More About Internships

Stories from the Epicenter

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OHIO Rural Teacher Fellowship: Empowering Educators in Appalachian Ohio
OHIO Rural Teacher Fellowship: Empowering Educators in Appalachian Ohio

Fellowship applications are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year. Eligible applicants are current PK-12 educators in Appalachian Ohio or Fairfield County with a passion for Community and Career Connected Learning. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a final deadline of July 11, 2025.

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Turning Curiosity into a Career in Engineering
Turning Curiosity into a Career in Engineering

Claire is heading to Ohio University this fall to study Mechanical Engineering. She earned a $500 Masonic Lodge scholarship and will be working with the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturer’s Coalition this summer through another paid internship, completing 120 hours and earning $15 an hour. Her goal through her second internship is to become certified in SolidWorks and continue developing skills that will help her with engineering.

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Career Mentor Field Trip
Career Mentor Field Trip

Read about what students did at the annual Career Mentor Field Trip at Marietta College. See photos from the event. Stories and photos were created by BB2C/Marietta College Communication Project Interns who connected with BB2C staff and had the opportunity to attend the event.

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Discover Arts Day
Discover Arts Day

Read about what students did at Discover Arts Day and why the event was offered. See photos from the event. Stories and photos were created by BB2C/Marietta College Communication Project Interns who connected with BB2C staff and had the opportunity to attend the event.

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who invest in successful students, prosperous businesses, and thriving communities.