Update on Chamber educational efforts

Moscow Chamber of Commerce (chamber@moscow.com)
Mon, 13 Apr 1998 13:45:01 -0700

In response to recent postings regarding the Chamber's efforts in education
the Moscow Chamber of Commerce would like to make subscribers aware of our
Business/Education Partnership program. We have had a coordinator, Debbie
Ray, in place for the last four months and have begun to develop programs
and opportunities that will have a sustainable impact on area youth. The
mission of the Business/Education Partnership is to provide opportunities
for all students to experience and explore career opportunities as part of
their current education. We work directly with teachers, schools and the
business community to bring together all of the resources available to
enhance the educational process. Local school districts have been very
receptive to the Chamber effort and we look forward to a very positive
partnership.

The young people in our area benefit from strong educational institutions
as well as a business community willing to help in any way possible. We
would like to encourage your participation in our efforts. Hosting a
student in your business for a job shadow, speaking to young people about
your career, participating in career fairs, becoming a mentor for a local
student, these are just some of the ways to become involved. Please
contact Debbie at the Chamber office (882-1800) with any questions or ideas
you might have regarding opportunities for youth.

This Wednesday, April 15th the Chamber Business Forum luncheon will focus
on education. The featured speaker will be Mike Rush, Interim
Administrator of the State Division of Vocational-Technical Education.
This luncheon is held at the University Inn, starts at noon and costs $8.
If you would like to attend please RSVP by calling the Chamber office.