The Berks Business Education Coalition provides numerous opportunities for representatives from education, business and industry and community-based organizations to “get involved” Opportunities are provided to serve on committees supporting each of the initiatives of the Coalition. Committee membership includes representatives from both education and the private sector.

Opportunities are also provided to donate resources, both cash and in-kind, to support educational improvement initiatives identified by the Coalition. Donations to the Coalition may be tax deductible or provide the opportunity for companies to receive a state tax credit under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.

Employers can also get involved by supporting career development activities scheduled throughout Berks County.

Representatives from Education, Business or Community-Based organizations interested in educational improvement are eligible for membership in the Coalition. For information on getting involved or joining the Coalition please contact Pat Swavely at pswavely@wyofound.org