To coordinate the resources of the business community, in partnership with the education community, toward selective initiatives which will improve the competencies of students and aspirations for continuous education.

1. To support member schools, employers, and community-based organizations in providing quality K-12 career development programs for students in Berks County.
   • The coalition will support member schools throughout the year in offering training sessions on career resources and strategies to enhance career instruction.
   • The coalition will facilitate and support the implementation of a countywide internship program called Berks Works for high school and college students
2. To support member schools in their efforts to facilitate the improvement of student academic performance.
   • The coalition will support member schools in the utilization of SAS inSchool software, a Web-based curriculum resource in the core academic areas
   • The coalition will support the county schools in the development of Performance Pathways, an innovation designed to improve student achievement by informing the modification of curriculum and instruction through the use of student assessment data.
3. To support member schools in their efforts to increase the interest in and pursuit of higher education for all students in Berks County.
   • To facilitate dialog between basic and higher education administration and faculty designed to achieve the stated goal.
   • To facilitate high school student visits to Berks County college campuses
   • To facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas between high school and college faculty targeted toward enhancing the college preparedness of incoming college students
4. To inform policy decisions on education at the state and federal level.
5. To provide for the viability and sustainability of coalition programs and services.
   • To pursue grant opportunities in consort with the mission of the coalition and in support of member schools and employers.
   • To facilitate communication among coalition members and promote membership in the coalition through the enhancement of the BBEC’s communication tools including the website, newsletters, and annual report.
   • To facilitate an evaluation of programs and activities of the coalition on an annual basis, and to recommend modifications where suggested and appropriate.