Discovering Opportunities
Discovering careers in mental health was of great interest to high school students in the region!
What would you do with an internship?
If you had an intern for 40 hours, what could they do to help your business? If you could earn $500 through an internship, what type of work would you want to do?
Small Business Incubator
Our Small Business Incubator is open to local entrepreneurs looking for an office space, resources, and support.
What did students discover this fall?
Accounting, manufacturing, and mental health. The spring may include engineering, law enforcement, and the arts.
Internship Opportunities Available!
Calling students, businesses, schools, and communities! We have paid internship opportunities available for high school students.
BB2C Supports Students Affected by the Digital Divide with AT&T Foundation Grant
A partnership with AT&T led to a donation that allowed us to bring our STEM-2-Go Labs to fruition.
S.T.E.M. Pen Pals: Volunteers Needed!
A new partnership with the S.T.E.M. Pen Pal project out of Marietta City Schools is looking for community volunteers!
The Power of Our Network
Our third annual community and career connected learning Summit this month showcased community and career connected learning.
Students Solving Problems
Students are leading the way to healthier communities in Washington County.
Community & Career Connected Learning Resources
BB2C Makerspace STEM-2-Go Labs and Real World Problem Scenarios (RWPS), including an upcoming RWPS training on November 15.
Advocating for Appalachia
BB2C continues to expand our network. This summer, we connected with public officials from the state and regional level.
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.