Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce

Business Education Roundtable (BERT)

A partnership of the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and Sonoma Valley Unified School District, the Business Education Roundtable (BERT) is dedicated to improving the quality of education in Sonoma Valley by uniting citizens, educators, and the business community.


BERT has launched several successful initiatives, including the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance and programs for job shadowing, mock interviews, and student internships. BERT also provides education and training to local employers and provides assistance with student job placement. Each year, local business leaders visit the Sonoma Valley High School campus to give students an opportunity to submit resumes, practice their interview skills, and learn about available jobs.


The Chamber contributes $2,000 each year for the annual BERT scholarships, which go to Sonoma Valley High School seniors interested in business careers who have achieved excellent performance in work-related courses.
BERT Scholarship Corporate Mentors:

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    • Each April, BERT invites local employers to nominate their outstanding high-school-student employees for the annual Good Work Ethic Awards. Recipients are chosen on the basis of factors such as punctuality, teamwork, initiative, and communication skills. This program gives the business community a rare opportunity to honor students on school premises for their achievements in the workplace.

     

    For information on the Good Work Ethics Award Nomination Form, please call the Chamber office at (707) 996-1033 or write info@sonomachamber.com.