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Connected Lane County helps extend CTE initiatives outside of public schools
Connected Lane County provides CTE initiatives outside of public schools at its locations, Spark at Booth-Kelly in Springfield and Spark on 7th in Eugene. 3D printers, sowing machines, and laser engravers are just some of the tools used to provide hands-on learning opportunities. To learn more and hear directly from our program staff, check out…
Read MoreConnected Lane County recieves 15K for economic growth initatives
Connected Lane County received $15,250 as part of a grant from Lane County’s Community & Economic Development Program. These funds will help fuel our industry tours. We partner with rural and metropolitan Lane County schools, educators, and businesses to offer 700 high school students opportunities to explore careers in technology, manufacturing, health, and natural resources.…
Read MoreYouth particpate in three-day coding and marketing competition called “codeORcreate”
In 2024, we merged codeORcreate and marketingJAM into one exciting weekend competition, celebrating all things creative and innovative. This annual three-day event, open to teams of up to five youths, invites Lane County High School students and Lane Community College students to dive into the worlds of coding, website design, graphic design, game development, marketing,…
Read MoreRecounting our Year at Connected Lane County
“Over 3,000 youth walk through Connected Lane County’s doors annually. Each youth has a unique goal, whether it’s finding career guidance, gaining hands-on STEM experience, or navigating housing and food assistance. Connected Lane County strives to meet youth where they are through various programs, events, and experiences,” said Eva Camacho. Interested in a comprehensive overview…
Read MoreConnected Lane County Shares Resources at local Bridge Lane Event
Connected Lane County was happy to participate in Bridge Lane in Junction City, a local event designed to share resources and make connections within our community. To learn more, check out the news coverage below! KMTR: Free Community Event Aims to Break Down Barrier, Promote Growth in Lane County Cottage Grove Sentinel: Bridge Lane Community…
Read MoreConnected Lane County Youth help create expansive LEGO Model
Last year’s Agency youth pictured above! The Connected Lane County Agency teamed up with PIVOT Architecture and Bricks & Minifigs to create a student-built LEGO model of the new Camas Ridge Community School! The finished model was 3,500 pieces! See the news coverage below! Hands-on: See Camas Ridge fourth graders put together a LEGO model…
Read MoreConnected Lane County Receives 2.5 Million Dollar Grant to Expand Excelerator Support for Youth with Disabilities
Connected Lane County will receive 2.5 million dollars over the next five years to help support youth with disabilities in the Excelerator programs. This grant is being funded by the US Department of Education and is a subcontract from the University of Oregon. Connected Lane County will receive about $500,000 each year for five years,…
Read MoreAnnual Fix-it Fair is hosted at Connected Lane County’s Spark at Booth-Kelly
Fix-it Fair allows youth and young adults to bring in items that need repair. Local “fixers” provide guidance and teach participants how to fix items that might otherwise be thrown out. See it in the news below! KATU2 Reuse and repair: Learn repair skills at Springfield’s Fix-It Fair this Novemberby News Staff Kezi 9
Read MoreConnected Lane County helps provides books to more than 2,400 children
BookFest was established seven years ago by Connected Lane County and United Way of Lane County. Each year, elementary school students are able to pick out five free books to keep! Check out the 2024 news coverage below. KEZI 9 News: Lane County’s BookFest 2024 provided books to more than 2,400 childrenBy: Ryan Bonham
Read MoreConnected Lane County is the beneficiary of Market Fest 2024
Connected Lane County was the nonprofit beneficiary of the 5th annual Market Fest event hosted by Obie Companies at 5th Street Public Market. WaFD bank contributed a $10,000 grant, and Connected Lane County will receive a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales, supporting youth in our community. See it in the news! KEZI 9…
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