**November 1st, 2005 marks the 40th anniversary for Columbia Basin Job Corps, which began in 1965. The Columbia Basin Job Corps Center has 250 students and offers training in 11 different trades, as well as having an outstanding GED and high school diploma program.


**There is a new Ag program at Big Bend Community College. Students may obtain a 2 year technical (associates) degree or their 2 year transfer degree to WSU. Students who plan well can earn 1 full credit while taking High School classes, through an articulation agreement through Tech Prep. For more information contact your local Ag teacher, vocational director Christine Armstrong at 766-2666 x2919, or Mary Shannon at BBCC 793-2053. www.bigbend.edu.techprep** 11/02/05