BASICS (Businesses and Schools Investing in Cooperative Solutions), a program of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to fostering a strong partnership between our schools and the business community and communicating career choices to students, parents, and educators, so they can prepare themselves today for the challenges of tomorrow.
The BASICS/Rotary Career Fair taking place April 24th at the Blair County Convention Center brings together presenters from 90 career sectors and more than 1,200 high school sophomores from ten area schools. Six Blair County Rotary Clubs participate in the Fair, primarily helping to recruit presenters and underwriting a portion of the operational costs. The clubs partner with the Blair County Chamber’s BASICS program which plans and executes the event including the recruitment of sponsors. For further information on the Career Fair contact Joe Hurd at (814) 943-8151.
The Career Fair Committee is still looking for speakers for the morning (9:00 –11:00 a.m.), afternoon (Noon-2:00 p.m.) or, ideally, both. The following career categories are needed: Architect/Drafter, Chiropractor, Engineer – Electrical, Journalist/Writer (only PM needed, Lawyer/Paralegal (only AM needed), Lineman - Electrical/Utility, Musician/Composer/Lyricist, Occupational Therapist/Assistant, Pharmacist/Pharmacy Tech, Physician Assistant, Pilot, Police/Detective/Criminal Justice, Politics/Government, Truck Driver/CDL. If you can help, please contact Joe Hurd at (814) 943-8151.
Following up on their successful Investor Panel, during which fourteen individual businesses presented, the YEA! Class of 2024 will conclude with two events. The Blair County Chamber YEA! Trade Show will be held April 12, 2024, in the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence lobby. And the YEA! Class of 2024 Graduation will be held April 23, 2024, at the US Hotel Liberty Hall. See the following for details and contact information for each event:
Blair County Chamber YEA! Trade Show
April 12, 2024
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence lobby (more)
