Genesee County Business/Education Alliance (BEA)

The Genesee County Business Education Alliance (BEA) is an organization whose mission is to foster a partnership between business and education, and to assist students in preparing for the world of work. ​ Housed at the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, the BEA creates and implements programs that are designed to create a stronger workforce for businesses in Genesee County and educate our youth on the various pathways available to them. ​ Programs such as Junior Achievement, business tours for students and teachers, job shadow opportunities, mock interviews, career exploration camps, career fairs and classroom speakers expose our young people to a variety of careers and workforce experiences. ​ The BEA is an organization that relies upon the support of the business community and the local schools to fund its programming. Local businesses, companies, and organizations are encouraged to get involved in leading our next generation and providing them with the tools needed for success.

How does the BEA accomplish its mission? The BEA Director organizes, participates in, and plans the following activities:

• Business School Interaction Committee
• Junior Achievement
• Mock Interviews
• Job Shadowing
• Teacher Site Visits
• Student Site Visits
• Career Speaker luncheons
• Career Fairs
• Career Days
• Summer Career Exploration Camps: Medical Camp,​ Culinary Camp, Vet/Animal Sciences Camp, Camp Hard Hat (Construction Camp)
• Assistance to school counselors and business teachers seeking specific career education and/or employment opportunities for students
• Class activities for students that mimic "real-life" business interactions
• Creation of new programming to meet the needs of the educational and business communities
• Support for ongoing career readiness programming through other organizations such as GCC, GCEDC, GVEP, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and more.