The vision of the Bluff Country Collaborative (BCC) is to ensure the economic vitality of rural communities in Houston and Fillmore counties by integrating schools, employers, local government, and community resources in an effort to provide meaningful, hands-on experience to the next generation of workers.
8 School Districts
6 Community Partners
50+ Business Partners
FutureForward™ Platform
Youth Skills Training Program
PHONE: 507-251-4388
EMAIL: BCCNavigators@gmail.com
BCC Student Opportunities Board
Job Shadows | Tours | Work Experience | Mentorship | Internships
Bluff Country Collaborative brings opportunities available at local businesses directly to students who are ready to take the next step in their career journey.
2025 BCC Career Fair and Hiring Event!
We are grateful to the La Crescent Area Event Center for working with us to find a new date. The 2025 BCC Career Fair & Hiring Event is rescheduled!
Thank you for your support and understanding. If you are able to help us spread the word about the cancellation it is appreciated.
Last year, more than 200 professionals and 1,600 youth engaged in career events through the Bluff Country Collaborative.
Some say experience is the best teacher. Maybe true; maybe not. In the BCC, we aim to give youth real-world, hands-on, meaningful experience. The Bluff Country Collaborative Leadership Team identified a priority for 2024-25 is to increase student experience in the workplace with local employers and organizations. We need your help to make this a reality and have a renewed emphasis on workplace experience.
- Job Shadow
- Paid work experience for a semester*
- Paid internship*
- Entry level job*
- Volunteer and service hours
What is your job? What does your company do? How do you manage that many projects? Where do I start? What is your favorite part of the job? Does your company pay for more training? Can I ask that in an interview? What is the culture like? How does your company get their supplies? Do you actually use math in the real world? How far does your company travel? What jobs can teenagers have at your business? What can I do in High School to be ready for a job in your career? Will you show me how to do that?
2024-25 will be a year of bringing together professionals and youth for deeper learning, experience, growth of workplace readiness.
Contact MaryAnne Bedtke, Youth Workforce Navigator at BCCNavigators@gmail.com or 507-251-4388 or any one of the BCC Leadership Team members to get started.
*Eligible youth and eligible employers may recieve support through partnering organization programs and resources. Simply ask.
The two things that most impact students as they move forward with their choice in future careers are experiences and influential adults like parents and mentors. As a professional, you can help fill this role on our FREE FutureForward™ platform where local students identify what careers to pursue after high school. Explore ways to connect at www.futureforward.org or contact us at info@futureforward.org.