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| 1995 |
Yakima Valley Tech Prep Consortium receives a three year grant to "increase business/industry/labor involvement in providing work-based and employment opportunities and to develop school to work transition programs in cooperation with employers, unions, trade associations and public organizations." To achieve this goal, Yakima Valley Tech Prep Consortium partnered with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce to create the Business Education Partnership program. |
144 students were placed through the program.
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| 1996 |
Teacher/Business Exchange was created placing 38 teachers in local businesses to learn about workplace skill requirements and how math, science, technology and communications are used in businesses. An online computer resource connection was created between schools and the Chamber allowing the Chamber coordinator to share information with school Work-Based Learning Coordinators
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352 students and teachers placed.
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| 1997 |
A web site was created giving greater opportunity for students, parents, teachers and our business community to share up-to-date information about available work based learning opportunities. Students were now able to search the comprehensive listing of opportunities listed by career pathways and title. Completed applications and evaluations forms were now sent electronically. The Tuesday Tour for Teachers program was created allowing teachers to visit local businesses on a monthly basis.
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536 students and teachers were placed.
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| 1998 |
The Business Labor Alliance selected the Business Education Partnership program as a model program for the state. Through a grant, a "starter kit" was designed to help other areas implement a comprehensive school-to-career program. Program management software was created that allowed single and multiple users to access information about the program.
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805 students and teachers were placed.
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| 1999 |
A grant from the Utility Business Edducation Coalition (UBEC) brought national attention to our program's success. The BEP program is included as one of the "best practices" for UBEC. Working with the Tri-Valley Private Industry Council, our program was expanded to include all schools in Yakima County . |
969 students and teacher placed.
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