]> 2026-05-12T18:14:48-07:00 Black Economic Collective (BEC) - Employment And Education 0 en employment and education '''Education/Training''' ''https://www.blackec.us/'' ''info@blackec.us'' The '''Black Economic Collective''' '''(BEC)''' is a Black-led grassroots organization focused on community development through financial education, resource allocation, and collective community-building efforts. They curate financial tools and resources to aid Black Oregonians toward a path of financial stability and generational wealth. Utilizing a village model they partner with like-minded financial institutions, community-based organizations, and business partners to provide workshops for community members. This pipeline of resources and wrap-around support increases the likelihood of success, economic mobility, and wealth creation for Black Oregonians. BEC provides culturally specific programs in partnership with other organizations, addressing the unique financial needs of their community, and actively engages community members and youth in their initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can access the support they need for a brighter financial future. '''Moorish Roots Farm''' works with BEC to provide youth work opportunities during the harvest season and support community members with free, fresh produce over the Summer and early fall. BEC partners with the '''Black Community of Portland''' to connect youth to incentive- based activities to promote fun, safety, and togetherness. '''Financial Beginnings''' co-facilitates financial literacy workshop, alongside BEC, to educate community members on resources for budgeting, filing taxes, preparing for retirement, building credit, investing in the stock market, and shopping for life insurance. employment and education black economic collective (bec) 2025-10-31T01:22:11Z 2460979.5570718 Black Economic Collective (BEC) - Employment And Education 0 info@blackec.us Office (503) 610-6267 Black Economic Collective (BEC) - Employment And Education# eac9deb3c167d4768bb6ae19ddf39590