Interns in Appalachia
The BB2C Network is working to bring additional resources to Washington County and beyond, including more high school internship opportunities for BECAs, schools, and businesses.
Summer 2022 STEAM Camp
It was full S.T.E.A.M. ahead this summer for our Makerspace STEAM Camp. Twenty-one students from around the region worked on Rube Goldberg machines. They also visited Thermo Fisher Scientific and Just-A-Jar Design Studio, participated in a virtual Q&A session with inventor/YouTuber, Simone Giertz, and enjoyed kayaking, rock climbing, disc golf, and staying on Marietta College's campus.
Landon's Desk
Cheryl Olcott created a glass desk for her grandson Landon at BB2C's Makerspace to showcase his Hot Wheels collection.
Springing Into Career Exploration
Keep an eye out for our Fall Discover Day events! This past spring, students discover engineering, mental health, healthcare, and law enforcement.
Interning at a Kettle Farm
Tessa sees herself being a small business owner one day. Caroline's pathway there was unique. Together, they engage in farming and friendship.
Relationships Create Opportunities
What happens when three passionate public-school teachers in Appalachia meet? Award-winning work that impacts students, businesses, & communities.
2021 Business Partners of the Year
Business Partners of the Year: Roseland Coffee, Wit & Whimzy, Dimex, Power Systems Engineering, Huntington Bank, The Cleaning Bee, Rural Action.
See the Impact of Internship Report and our 2020-2021 Annual Report.
Where S.T.E.M. can take you: Elijah's Experience
Elijah Ditchendorf is a Marietta High School graduate, a past BB2C student, and a biomedical engineer.
Creativity & Career Mentoring
BB2C's Career Mentor Program had their annual field trip to Marietta College
Problem Solving as a Career: Discover Engineering Day
Problem solving, thinking outside the box, collaborating, and being good in English are all skills good engineers need.
We ❤ Our Content Experts!
A community hub for hands-on learning- that's our Makerspace! Field trips, S.T.E.A.M., and skill-building come to life thanks to our staff.
Internships Raise Confidence, Open Doors to Opportunities
How job shadowing & internships helped Frontier High School graduate Olivia Moretto on her career pathway in criminal justice.
Bringing the Community into the Classroom to Prepare Students for Careers
Hear how other educators, businesses, and communities are using this approach to connect curriculum and careers.
Leaving a Good Thing to Make Something Better
Hear from Ryan Smith, Esq., one of our first small business Entrepreneurs-In-Residence who graduated in 2018 and continued to grow his business.
Students Interested in Law Enforcement Learn from Local Agencies
See our spring schedule of Discover Days and hear about our fall Discover Law Enforcement Day.
BB2C Partners with Rural Action on Paid Student Internships
BB2C and Rural Action are working together to increase paid internship opportunities available to students in the region.
Jenna, a Junior Sewist
Meet Jenna Taylor, a 6th grade sewist who has been hard at work in the Makerspace. Learn about how kids can connect and build skills in the Makerspace.
Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022!
Here directly from their staff about what they are looking forward to in 2022. Then reach out and let us know how you’d like to be involved!
Thank you to our Sponsors & Supporters!
BB2C has their third annual auction & appreciation event to thank their sponsors & supporters. Almost all items auctioned off were made at our Makerspace.