It began as a collaboration with Marietta Community Foundation (MCF), Corps for Rural Success & Health (CRUSH), Sisters Health Foundation (SHF), Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C), & Washington County Behavioral Health Board. It is currently funded by the Appalachian Children’s Coalition.
At Students Solving Problems, our mission statement is at the heart of everything we do.
Our main goal is to provide exceptional resources and services that empower students to become efficient problem solvers and leaders in their communities.
Our mission is to equip students with problem-solving skills, inspire them to think critically, and encourage them to collaborate effectively.
We strive to develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing students today, and to create an environment that fosters creativity, resilience, and growth.
We engage area students in developing solutions to community health related problems and provide career development for the engaged youth in the fields of health, behavioral health, philanthropy, and other community support options.
Through our work, we aim to help students develop the tools they need to succeed academically, personally, and professionally, so they can make a positive impact on the world.
“The students involved with SSP at the Career Center are tomorrow's leaders, taking action today. They are role models not only for their schools, but their community as well. They take pride in planning, organizing, promoting, and executing activities to benefit others. Students Solving Problems focuses on students being leaders, and the SSP student leaders at the Career Center are a shining example!”
— Shari Elfline, Career Center Educator & SSP Advisor.BB2C fosters school, business, and community relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and education.
BB2C Epicenter runs programs and events for the Mid-Ohio Valley and houses our Makerspace and Small Business Incubator. BB2C Network provides support and services to communities in Southeastern Ohio and Beyond.
Memorial Health System Foundation
Main Partner
Appalachian Children’s Coalition
Main Partner
Washington County Behavior Health Board
Main Partner