About Us

History

The 伯克希尔哈撒韦紧凑 for 教育 was created in 2005 after a study of the area highlighted the need for a regional conversation around the local education pipeline. Greater coordination helps to ensure that county residents acquire the skills and credentials needed in the transition to a new economy. Compact members have come together around the goal of encouraging every resident of Berkshire County to attain at least 16 years of education and training. More detailed information about our goals can be viewed here.

Mission

The 伯克希尔哈撒韦紧凑 for 教育 is a group of regional civic, education and business leaders who seek to ensure the well-being of each individual and the strength of our economy and community by raising the educational access, aspirations and attainment 伯克郡居民.

成就

In addition to creating a culture of lifelong learning and establishing effective county collaborations and partnerships, this undertaking has resulted in higher test scores, more low-income students attending college, and increased skill levels in 当地劳动力.

Compact initiatives have impacted thousands of local students between 2005 and 2015:

44 Reach Out for 教育 episodes 4000个高中实习
110 Berkshire 青年领袖计划 alumni 4,200 books distributed to young children
1100个双重登记 1,200 8th graders attended career fairs
1,100 3rd graders on college visits 17,000 career exploration participants
8,000 6th graders on college visits  


 
Professor performing experiment for 3rd graders

Third grade students in the lab during a college visit, Dec 2, 2014.