In an effort to remove barriers that prevent Eastern Oregonians from developing the skills they need to pursue or grow a career, earn higher wages and provide for their families, Baker Technical Institute (BTI) in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and local businesses have collaborated to create a program that builds and strengthens the rural workforce.

In an emergency, a properly trained first responder can make a life-or-death difference. Whether it’s an injured hiker on a remote trail or a wildland firefighter suffering from smoke inhalation, proper medical training is essential.

Eastern Oregon’s leading provider of career technical education is bringing critical first responder training to Bend.

One of Baker Technical Institute’s educators has been awarded a prestigious Presidential Award for “pioneering classes in which high school students turn brownfields into Department of Environmental Quality-approved property.”

We’re not the only ones who are excited about BTI’s aquaponic class.

Read what our professional journal School Planning & Management has to say:

BTI Aquaponics is a year-long high school STEM/CTE course

One hundred and forty two Oregon middle schools and high schools – serving more than 85,000 students – have secured career readiness grants totaling $9 million, Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian and Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Salam Noor announced today.