Outreach & Recruitment

Why choose CBC?

You might be asking, "why would I attend CBC"? There are so many reasons, but why not hear why our current students choose us:

Affordable tuition
You can stay close to home for the first two years of college or stay all four and get your bachelors degree!
Sense of community
You're able to get involved in so many different ways on campus.
Employees and faculty are kind and will help answer any questions you have.
You get to know your professors on a personal level because of smaller class sizes.

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If you want to learn more about CBC, our Student Recruitment team is always excited to share about the college. We enjoy hosting individuals and groups on campus and going into the community presenting to businesses or visiting a classroom.

Check out what we offer below but don't hesitate to ask if we can customize a presentation based on your needs.

What is Outreach & Recruitment?

If you are new to the Tri-Cities, new to planning for college or looking at college options, the CBC Outreach & Recruitment team is excited to help you! Our Outreach team partners with local schools and community organizations to provide presentations, workshops, exhibit booths and information sessions on college and career options. If you are looking to schedule a visit to campus or a guest speaker for your classroom, we are excited to connect with you!

Who Are We?

The Outreach & Recruitment team at CBC are excited to help you learn more about the college. To connect with a Recruitment Specialist in your area, check out our biographies and be sure to reach out! We look forward to meeting you soon in your high school or at a community event nearby.

Presentations Options Include:

Elementary Audience:
"College Planning Starts Now!"
Middle School Audience:
"Why Go To College?"
High School Audience:
"College 101"
Financial Literacy/Financial Aid
CBC Programs & Options
Residence Life (Dorms) at CBC
Health Science Programs/Career Options
Workforce Program Options

Most presentations can be offered in English and Spanish.

Presentation are available virtually and in-person

Campus Visit Options Include:

Individual/Small Group Scheduled Tour
Individual/Small Group Drop-In Tour
Group Visits
Class Field Trips
Special Events (To showcase specific academic areas on campus)

Tours will be modified for class trips to provide age appropriate college information.

Tours can be provided in Spanish upon request and availability.

Student Ambassador Program

Each year CBC hires engaging and motivated students to serve as leaders on campus through the Student Ambassador program. Ambassadors provide a vital role in sharing a message on campus and in our community about going to college and student life at CBC. Ambassadors receive a tuition waiver to cover their cost of tuition in exchange for their service to the campus community.

The application for the 2024-2025 school year has closed. The application for the 2025-2026 school year will be available in April 2025.

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Meet the Recuitment Team!

Erika Espinoza

Recruitment Specialist

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Erika Espinoza

Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist for:

Chiawana High School
Columbia High- Burbank
Connell- North Franklin
Kiona-Benton High
Othello High School
Pasco High School
Prescott
Wahluke High- Mattawa

Vanessa Wertz

Recruitment Specialist

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Vanessa Wertz

Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist for:

Kennewick High
Kamiakin High
River View- Finley
Southridge High

Emily Kraynak

Recruitment Specialist

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Emily Kraynak

Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist for:

Grandview
Hanford High School
Mabton
Richland High School
Sunnyside
Toppenish
Yakima Valley for events

Vacant

Director for Student Recruitment

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Vacant

Director for Student Recruitment

I serve as:

Contact for Financial Aid Workshops
Contact for Campus Visits
Contact for CBC representation at events

Debbie Verling

Program Support Supervisor

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Debbie Verling

Program Support Supervisor

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Jason McCollum

Reentry Navigator

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Jason McCollum

Reentry Navigator

Hi, I'm Jason! As the Reentry Navigator, I serve the following region:

Adams County
Asotin County
Benton County
Columbia County
Franklin County
Garfield County
Grant County
Whitman County
Walla Walla County
Coyote Ridge Corrections Center
Washington State Penitentiary
Tri Cities Work Release

Meet the Financial Aid Outreach Specialist Team!

The Financial Aid Outreach Specialist team at CBC is excited to help you learn more about the financial aid process and navigate the necessary applications! To connect with a Financial Aid Specialist in your area, check out our biographies and be sure to reach out! We look forward to meeting you soon in you high school or at a community event nearby.