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What is BASICS?

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.

What's Happening?

BASICS/Rotary Career Fair is April 24

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.

Some Speakers Still Needed for Career Fair

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.

April Concludes Events for YEA! Class of 2024

Following up on their successful Trade Show, 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:

Blair County Chamber YEA! Class of 2024 Graduation
April 23, 2024
US Hotel Liberty Hall

11:15 Students arrive
12:00 Guests arrive
12:15 Lunch
12:45 Graduation program begins
1:30 Conclusion

RSVP for graduation lunch by 4/15/24 to Tim Gildea tpgildea@gmail.com