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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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Mar 27

Mar 27, 2025

Education After Hours 2025

Mar 27, 2025

Come together to celebrate business partners, educators, and community members working to bridge the gap between education & employment!

Mar 27, 2025

Apr 10

Apr 10, 2025

Jr. PioBiz

Apr 10, 2025

Junior PioBiz is a problem/solution competition for high school students that is jointly organized by Marietta College and Building Bridges to Careers. The competition simply consists of identifying a problem that is worth solving and describing a new product or service that solves the problem. Top awards include cash prizes. Applications to compete are due by March 27, 2025.

Apr 10, 2025

Jun 9

Jun 9, 2025

2025 Teacher Tours

Jun 9, 2025

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

Jun 9, 2025

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Annual Events

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:

Building Relationships

Bridging Sectors

Responding to Community

Hands-On Learning

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Research & Evidence Based

Comprehensive Support

Growth & Development

Our Network expands throughout Appalachia, OH.

Open Internship Opportunities

Digital Marketing Intern

BUSINESS: WSI Digital Marketing
LOCATION: Vienna, WV

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Web Design Intern

BUSINESS: Marietta/Belpre Health Department
LOCATION: Marietta, OH

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Stories from the Epicenter

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Mar 19, 2025

You’re Invited to Education After Hours!

Mar 19, 2025

“Education After Hours is more than just a networking event — it’s an opportunity to continually invest in our community,” said Dan Weaver, BB2C board member and Vice President of HR and Support Services of Memorial Health System. “When businesses, educators, and community leaders collaborate, students gain access to opportunities that prepare them for success. Moreover, these same students are provided with opportunities and careers right here in our own community. Keeping these students here in our community is essential to meeting future workforce needs and BB2C is instrumental in coordinating those collaborations".

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Mar 19, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

STEAM Stories: Community Narratives Inspire Careers

Feb 28, 2025

STEAM Stories is more than just a career resource—it’s a bridge between students and professionals in their communities. The project collects real-life stories from post-secondary students, professors, and professionals in various STEAM fields. Share your STEAM story to inspire students with their future careers.

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Feb 28, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Southeast Ohio Career System Builders Chosen for National Effort to Rethink and Revitalize Economies in Rural Communities

Feb 14, 2025

Jeremy Ward, BB2C Network Director explained, “Through our work with CivicLab, we look to amplify the positive work already underway in Appalachian Ohio. System building will help us leverage partnerships and strengthen practices to continue our mission to foster relationships that inspire career choice. Dissolving barriers and aligning efforts and initiatives will lead to stronger student agency and awareness of pathways in our region.” Contact us to learn more.

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Feb 14, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Exploring Creativity: Job Shadowing at Seven Mountains Media

Feb 7, 2025

For many students, job shadowing provides an invaluable opportunity to explore potential career pathways firsthand. For McKenzie DeLong, a 10th grader at Marietta High School, shadowing Evan Pugh, the Creative Director-Parkersburg Market at Seven Mountains Media, was an eye-opening experience that deepened her passion for graphic design and video production.

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Feb 7, 2025

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