Tamra Busch-Johnsen Executive Director Business Education Compact		Harvey Mathews President Software Association of Oregon

SAO and BEC join forces in an exciting
new partnership to SEED the future!

The Software Association of Oregon (SAO) and Business Education Compact (BEC) announce a strategic partnership linking business and education to SEED a vital future workforce while supporting quality education in Oregon.

The partnership supports workforce development and quality K-20 education by generating student and educator internships. It is a critical link in serving SAO member needs, demonstrating leadership to other industries/clusters, and making an important long-term investment in Oregon’s economy and education system.

SAO businesses can get involved right now!
The BEC is actively recruiting for student interns and educator interns to assist in meeting your immediate workforce needs:

By hiring a student intern you can count on: A cost-effective way to accomplish important daily work A motivated, energetic performer Shaping a future worker and fostering loyalty BEC assistance with supervision Positive impact to classroom learning

By hiring an educator intern you can count on: A cost-effective way to accomplish important project work Highly developed, specialized skills Excellent organization capabilities Minimal supervision requirements High quality work

Contact the BEC:
Learn more about how hiring a student or educator intern can benefit your organization:
Call 503-646-0242 x29, Email: HR@becpdx.org