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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextRECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF UINTA BOCES #1
Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the Uinta Board of Cooperative Educational Services #1, or Uinta BOCES.
during its annual fundraiser held at the historic Roundhouse in Evanston, WY. This year's theme, “Neon Nights and
this remarkable organization. Since 1986, Uinta BOCES has supported individuals in learning, growing, and succeeding by offering a wide range of educational and community resources.
Organization for Resources in Education, or the CORE Group, formed in 1981. The energy boom of the 1980s spiked Evanston's population growth. The CORE Group recognized a need to accommodate the educational needs of the growing community. As the community grew, so did the services the CORE Group provided.
with Western Wyoming Community College and Uinta County School District #1. In 1986, the CORE Group officially changed its name to the Uinta Board of Cooperative Educational Services #1, the BOCES we know today.
Uinta BOCES #1 is an invaluable educational and workforce development resource for residents across Uinta County and the region. The organization works to expand access to education, workforce training, and community enrichment opportunities.
BOCES programs expand access to higher education. In partnership with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, BOCES offers the BOOST program. The program provides young adults with free high school equivalency education, as well as employment and life skills training. Students also have on-site access to Western Wyoming Community College staff, who help with advising, registration, financial aid, and other needs. The college provides dual and concurrent enrollment options to local high school students. This commitment to opening educational pathways ensures students have opportunities to advance their education close to home.
Uinta BOCES #1 also plays a critical role in workforce and career training. The College and Career Readiness Center offers a wide range of industry safety and professional certification courses. These courses include OSHA safety training, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation—CPR—and certified nursing assistant healthcare training. The center also administers licensing and trade certification tests. Through these efforts, Uinta BOCES staff create enriched learning environments that meet the evolving needs of the community's workforce and work to bridge the education gap.
learning. Adults can enroll in classes ranging from arts and crafts to social skills, and ongoing technical education. BOCES also administers the school district's K-8 afterschool program during the school year, as well as Evanston's popular summer day camps. In addition, the Evanston Innovation WyrkShop is a free makerspace where people of all ages and skill levels can work together to create and explore new ideas.
Uinta BOCES #1 is a proven resource for ongoing education and workforce development. Community members in Evanston understand the immense value of BOCES services. This local support is a testament to the hundreds of students who have benefited from these services.
Uinta BOCES works closely with the Uinta BOCES #1 Foundation to promote its educational mission. The foundation provides vital support through fundraising, scholarships, and community partnerships. Every dollar raised stays in Uinta County. Proceeds from this year's fundraising gala will support and expand programming.
community services. The Uinta BOCES #1 administration leadership includes:
Sheila McGuire, Executive Director
Mardi Woodward, CFO & Human Resources Director
Dan Wheeler, Uinta BOCES Board Chair
Jim Jessen, Uinta BOCES Board Vice Chair
Brian Woodward, Uinta BOCES Board Clerk
Regina Clark, Uinta BOCES Board Treasurer
Dave Bennett, Uinta BOCES Board Member
The Uinta BOCES #1 Foundation leadership team includes:
Sheila McGuire, President
Ron Wild, Vice President
Joy Bell, Secretary & Treasurer
It is an honor to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Uinta BOCES #1. Through its commitment to education, workforce development, and community involvement, Uinta BOCES is an exceptional and lasting community asset that deserves to be celebrated every day. As a true cornerstone of opportunity, Uinta BOCES #1 removes educational barriers and empowers residents to pursue new personal and professional pathways.