About The BEC

"Make Learning Real"

The Business Education Compact (BEC) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984.

The BEC’s mission to “Make Learning Real” is fulfilled through highly effective programs that prepare students for their future and success in school and work. We do that by:

• Transforming K-12 education through proficiency-based teaching and learning to ensure that every student achieves academic success
• Providing impactful learning experiences inside and outside the classroom to help students discover and pursue their career dreams and interests.

Highly collaborative partnerships with business and education are key to our work. Together we are improving the quality of education, building inspired connections between learning and working, and helping to prepare a qualified workforce.

The BEC serves K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, and businesses primarily in Oregon and is governed by a Board of Directors composed of 50% business leaders and 50% education leaders.

Vision Statement

Mission Statement