Beyond Boundaries

About the Event

Big Bend Community College's Beyond Boundaries: College & Career Showcase brings together high school students, BBCC students, community members, workforce programs, BBCC student services departments, transfer institutions, employers, military branches, and community organizations in one interactive event.

The focus is on:

✅ Career Exploration
✅ Educational Pathways
✅ Community Engagement
✅ Workforce Development
✅ Student Success Resources

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about academic programs, career fields, transfer options, workforce training, and resources that can support their future goals!

Event Highlights

Educational Opportunities

Big Bend Community College Programs
Student Services Departments
Four-Year Universities
Transfer Partners

Workforce & Career Exploration

Regional Industries
Trades & Apprenticeship Pathways
Military Branches

Community Resources

Learn about services and programs available through community organizations and agencies that support student and family success.

Exhibitors

Participating Colleges & Universities

BBCC Behavioral Health & Applied Management (BH & AM) Programs
Central Washington University (CWU)
Central Washington University-Moses Lake
CWU TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
Eastern Washington University
Grand Canyon University
Heritage University
Institute of Beauty Professionals
University of Idaho
University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
University of Washington - Seattle
Washington State University College of Nursing
Washington State University Pullman
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Wenatchee Valley College Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Wenatchee Valley College Outreach
Whitworth University

BBCC Programs & Services

BBCC Advising
BBCC Agriculture and Ag Mechanics Programs
BBCC AUT/CDL Programs
BBCC Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
BBCC Computer Science Program
BBCC Criminal Justice Program
BBCC Dual Enrollment
BBCC ECE/BIM Programs
BBCC Foundation
BBCC Manufacturing Process Technology Programs
BBCC Nursing Program
BBCC Outreach
BBCC TRIO SSS
BBCC Welding Program
BBCC Workforce Education Services

Industries & Employers

All Ways Caring Home Care
Assured Hospice
Beef Northwest Feeders
Bud Clary Auto Group
Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council- AmeriCorps Program
City of Moses Lake Fire Department
Colville Confederated Tribes- Human Resources
Confluence Health
Fresenius Medical Care
Grant County PUD
Grant County Sheriff's Office
Job Corps
JR Simplot
King County Wastewater Treatment Division
Lake Ridge Center / Genesis Healthcare
Local 598 Plumbers & Steamfitters
LTI, Inc.
McCain Foods
Moses Lake Community Health Center
Moses Lake Police Department
Okanagan Specialty Fruits
Othello Community Hospital
Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District
Sabey Data Centers
Sila Nanotechnologies
Spokane Police Department
Stoke Space
WA State Parks and Rec Commission
Washington State Patrol

Military & Community Organizations

Air Force ROTC/Detachment 895
Catholic Charities
Department of Services for the Blind
Moses Lake Public Library (NCW Libraries)
NCW Tech Alliance
OIC of Washington
Renew Grant Behavioral Health and Wellness
SkillSource
U.S. Army/ U.S. Army Reserve
Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem
Washington State University Army ROTC
WorkSource

High Schools Attending

Ephrata High School
Ephrata Open Doors
Harrington High School
Moses Lake High School
Odessa High School
Quincy High School
Soap Lake Middle/High School
The Summit
Vanguard Academy/Digital Learning Center
Wahluke High School
Wilson Creek School District

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This event focuses on career exploration, educational awareness, and community engagement. Attendees can learn about career fields, educational pathways, training opportunities, and available resources.

High school students
BBCC students
Prospective students
Community members
Educators and counselors

Registration

High School Registration

Closes on 10/14/2026

Exhibitor Registration