Connecting Students with Future Career Opportunities Celebrating 75 Years of Camp Conrad Weiser

Camp Conrad Weiser, the overnight camp at South Mountain YMCA, has been igniting the fire of friendship since 1948. Learn more by reading on…

1 . Making Memories.

At Camp Conrad Weiser, the camper-centered programs are designed to challenge every child in a safe, supportive and fun environment and to create a place where campers make new friends, build self-confidence and make memories they’ll cherish forever.

2 . Tailored Themes.

Does your prospective future camper have a particular interest or love? There could be a camp tailored specifically to that. Themes have included horse riding, literary love, exploration and more.

3. Tiered Pricing.

DYLAN SOKOLVICH

Making ideas happen: that’s the mission of Berks Business Education Coalition (BBEC) in Wyomissing, which has been connecting businesses and students in Berks County for 30 years. Through numerous programs, the nonprofit helps students understand what their career options are following graduation, says Terri Hill, Executive Director of BBEC. Hill is on the forefront of helping form these connections, allowing high school students to visit businesses, coordinating college campus visits and supporting internship coordinators. Having recently joined the team, she has already started looking at additional ways in which to connect students and businesses, including reintroducing educational forums and promoting relationships between schools and small businesses. Hill asserts, “Let’s help more students gain clarity as to what they want to do. Let’s help guide them. Let’s help mentor them so we can build the next generation's workforce.” Learn more at 484.332.8014 or berksbec.org. –

LOCAL IT BUSINESS MEETS EVERY CLIENT’S NEEDS

Just over two decades ago, Troy M. Kantner, President and CEO of Solve IT Solutions, founded his Wyomissing-based firm with a simple goal in mind: to help customers with their IT needs at an affordable rate. Since then, the solo business he ran from his home has transformed into the premier place for IT infrastructure solutions and support in Berks County. Whether it’s something as simple as assisting with password resets or as dire as addressing cyber security, Solve IT Solutions is equipped to support the needs of any business. To this very day, Kantner remains involved with every single client and is there every step of the way. “For our clients, we want to be the last IT firm they ever work with,” he says. “If you want the best, most reliable services for your company from a firm that’s always going to be working in your corner, we’re the ones to go with.” Want more info? Call 484.331.1083 or visit solve-it-sol.com. –

DYLAN SOKOLVICH

Families should not be discouraged by their ability to pay the standard camp tuition fee – believe SMYMA officials. For that reason, there are tiered pricing options available. The goal is to make camp affordable for everyone.

One More Thing Ready, Set, Run to Fight Breast Cancer.

Join in the Team Holly 5K Run & Walk to benefit Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County on Sept. 10 with the run beginning at 10am at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing. Want to learn more? Visit bcssberks.org/annualhear-our-voices-team-holly-5k