BTI Breaks Ground on New Controlled Environment Agriculture Center
Baker Technical Institute (BTI) is pleased to announce its plans to break ground on the construction of a new controlled environment agriculture center this week. The new facility will replace older greenhouses that were lost to storm damage two years ago. Funding for the expansion comes from donations, insurance proceeds and measure 98 funding.
BTI Launches New eSports Program
Baker Technical Institute (BTI) is pleased to announce the development of it’s first Esports team. BTI will enroll a Baker School District team in the National High School Esports League and will begin full competitive play in January.
BTI Approved to Start Electrical Apprenticeship Program
In an effort to assist industry in Eastern Oregon to fill much needed open positions for electricians, Baker Technical Institute (BTI) is launching a journeyman plant electrician apprenticeship program.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown Visits BTI
Oregon Governor Kate Brown toured BTI on April 28, 2018 as part of her “Future Ready Oregon” campaign to address the gap between the skills Oregon’s workers have and the skills that our growing businesses need.
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Presents BTI with an American Flag
On May 1, 2018, Senator Ron Wyden opened a town hall meeting at Baker High School by presenting BTI with an American Flag that has flown over the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C.
First-in-state pilot program strengthens rural workforce development
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.
Baker Tech selected to provide first-response training for federal workers
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.
Wilderness first responder course coming to Bend
Eastern Oregon’s leading provider of career technical education is bringing critical first responder training to Bend.