BB2C - Building Bridges to Careers

03/06/2026

Be assured, when it comes to advocating for career exploration and COMMUNITY Career Connected learning, South East Ohio is well represented. 💯🙌
Tasha Werry, Executive Director of BB2C, Sara Parker, President of Washington State College of Ohio - Marietta, OH, and Jona Rinard, Dean of Technology and Transfer at Washington State College of Ohio testified in favor of Senate Bill 328- a bill that aims to bridge the gap between K-12 education and workforce by introducing career exploration ealier in a student's acedemic journey and tracking the return on investment once these students enter the workforce.
🫵What to join us as we continue to strengthen our communities through ? visit bb2career.org.

03/05/2026

🌟 RWPS Update: Growing the Impact! 🌟

Real World Problem Scenario (RWPS) momentum is building! Three more incredible teachers across 2 school districts and 3 schools are now bringing authentic, community-driven learning to life.

🏫 New Classrooms Engaged:

• Tia Endsley (3rd grade, Morgan South Elementary | Morgan Local School District is partnering with Citizens National Bank of McConnelsville to explore: How do we teach students to make smart financial decisions? Students are diving into financial literacy and building money management skills that will serve them for life.

• Amanda Bolon (2nd grade, Morgan East Elementary | Morgan Local School District) is partnering with Blooming Woods Flower Farm to investigate: How can a flower farm stabilize business throughout the year? Students are thinking like entrepreneurs: analyzing seasons, supply chains, and creative revenue strategies.

• Elizabeth Donahue (4th grade, Warren Elementary | Warren Local School District is partnering with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to tackle a timely environmental question: Considering the impact of EHD, what should ODNR do next year regarding harvest limits of deer? Students are weighing science, sustainability, and public impact in real policy conversations.

Through RWPS, students aren’t just completing projects, they’re contributing ideas to banks, farms, and state agencies. They’re practicing critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and civic engagement in meaningful, place-based ways.

This is Community and Career Connected Learning in action: building confident students, responsive businesses, and stronger Southeastern Ohio communities. 💡

Stay tuned as these partnerships continue to grow!

03/03/2026

Take it from Dana Hermann, Executive Director of Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition, our Speaker Series program is a great way to ensure our students are exposed to a wide variety of career pathways AND that our businesses build up their workforce pipelines. 🙌💯
🙋‍♂️Ready to share your career story with students? Email, [email protected]

03/02/2026

📣Register for Washington State College of Ohio - Marietta, OH’s High School Visit Day at:

https://events.wsco.edu/event/wscc.events.1445300

High school students (grades 9–12), this is your chance to experience college in action! 🎓

Join us on March 27 from 9 AM–12 PM for High School Visit Day and explore high-demand career clusters through hands-on activities, live demos, and real college lab experiences. 🤩

This isn’t a lecture.
This isn’t a typical campus tour.
It’s an experience.

🔧 Explore programs
🔍 Discover career paths
👩‍🎓 Start imagining your future

Interested? Register now: https://loom.ly/hrG5VNU

02/27/2026

GRIT - Growing Rural Independence Together 2026 conference is underway! 🙌
It’s truly inspiring to be among so many people and organizations who are working to ensure Appalachain Ohio remains a place for our students and young adults to not only stay after graduation, but a place where they can thrive in their careers. 💯💯
BB2C Executive Director, Tasha Werry, and Education Engagement Specialist, Emily Bentley, lead a session: Mapping Resources for Young Adults where they dove into the work that BB2C does to bridge the gap between education and employment throughout Appalachian Ohio. 👩‍🏫👩‍🏫

02/24/2026

Caleb Brown was a High School Tech Intern with and is now an engineering intern while getting his college degree!
Listen to what he has to say about his experience with the and what advice he has for students thinking about applying for this year’s internships!
Learn more about HSTI at: bb2careers.org/internships

02/23/2026

Say hello to the BB2C Team!👋👋
We may be late to this trend, but there is no denying that our team members are the trendsetters when it comes to career-connected learning! 💯💯💯

02/20/2026

Still in our post Discover Marketing Magic Day event glow 🌟

📺Get a snapshot of what when down at Discover Marketing Magic Day by clicking the link!⬇️

DETAILS: https://www.wtap.com/2026/02/19/marketing-pros-inspire-high-school-students-discover-marketing-magic-day/

02/19/2026

🪄✨Discover Marketing ~Magic~ Day was indeed magical thanks to…

🦸🦸‍♀️Our amazing BB2C interns who not only helped us organize the event, but created and ran their own marketing workshop 🤗

✨Marietta College for allowing us to use parts of the campus for the day

⭐️ Our fantastic workshop presenters:

-Christian Hudspeth of Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio
-Brian Brady with WSI digital marketing
-Arista Gore, Store Marketer for Texas Roadhouse

🙏Thanks to all the students who came out to learn more about Marketing-there really are so many career paths you can take in this dynamic field!

02/18/2026

📺Register for the 2026 BB2C Makerspace STEAM Camp at: https://forms.gle/iL8AG9YsWAic2zg29

02/17/2026

🌟 Real World Learning. Real Community Impact. 🌟

This past month, 5 incredible teachers across 2 school districts and 4 schools are leading the way through Real World Problem Scenario (RWPS), empowering students to tackle authentic community challenges alongside local industry partners.

📍 School Districts Represented:
Morgan Local School District | Warren Local School District

🏫 Schools Participating:
Morgan South Elementary
Morgan West Elementary
Morgan East Elementary
Warren Elementary

👩‍🏫 Teachers & Community Partners:

• Emily Baker (2nd grade at Morgan South Elementary) is partnering with Rural Action to increase awareness about acid mine drainage in our region.

• Maggie Gifford (1st grade at Morgan West Elementary) is partnering with the Twin City Opera House to explore strategies for increasing revenue.

• Haley Jordan (3rd grade at Morgan West Elementary) is partnering with the Triple Nickle Diner to develop ideas for boosting revenue during the slow season.

• Katie Roush-Herron (5th grade at Morgan East Elementary) is partnering with Southeastern Ohio Port Authority to address talent retention in Southeastern Ohio.

• Kristin Kidd (3rd grade at Warren Elementary) is partnering with Maven Lane, LLC. (Alane Smith Sanders) to make the case for increasing outdoor activities for students and families.

Through RWPS, students aren’t just learning about the world, they’re actively shaping it. 💡

This is what it looks like when schools and businesses come together to build successful students, prosperous businesses, and thriving communities.

Stay tuned for updates on more RWPS classroom community partnerships from these school districts and more!

02/16/2026

Time to brag about ourselves for a minute😎😎🙌🙌

We are honored to be named one of the TOP Business Advisory Councils in the state of Ohio for 2026!🤩

All Ohio school districts and educational service centers have a Business Advisory Council: a group of local school, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure that students’ educational opportunities align with local and state workforce needs, while also providing students with valuable work-based learning opportunities.

Sounds like BB2C, right?😜

Read more ⬇️
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-lt-governor-tressel-recognize-top-business-advisory-councils-for-2026