What is Innovate Yamhill?
The Innovate Yamhill initiative brings our school, community and businesses together to learn the skills and mindsets of innovation that are needed to drive economic growth in our region. Here are some things we’re doing:
Connecting people to possibilities.
Agriculture
Agriculture and viticulture is at the heart of our Yamhill economy. But new digital technologies is shaping these sectors as never before, allowing us to be smarter, faster in order to reduce costs and improve yields. A whole new field called Ag Tech is emerging. We need to prepare our future farmers to be at the forefront of these advances.
Manufacturing
Our manufacturing sector employs more people than any other sector. But new production technologies and a new field called Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming every aspect of manufacturing. To continue to grow and keep ourselves at the cutting edge of new markets, Yamhill needs employees that are empowered with the skills and mindsets of innovation.
Creative
In an innovation economy, the creative sector is emerging as a critical component to fuel long-term economic growth. The creative sector brings together designers, coders and makers to continually develop new solutions that drive business opportunities. Yamhill, with it’s long history as innovators, is developing new potential everyday.
Industry Professionals
Local businesses impacting big change.
Offering expertise and mentorship to help solve our complex problems.
Students
Challenging young minds to discover tomorrow's solutions.
Learning to see ourselves as creative innovators, beyond the limits of the classroom.
Educators
Improving the way we teach, communicate, learn.
Providing the tools for students to unlock their potential as creative problem solvers and innovators.
People
We are everyday people... Like you and I.
Supporting our students and community, developing ideas, and enacting change.
Re-imagining the Educational Experience
We all have seen the images: a phone of 100 years ago and a phone of today. A car of 100 years ago and a car of today. A classroom of 100 years ago and a classroom of today. Two of these sets of images have dramatically changed. One has not. The world is changing...
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Rural Oregon Day
Rural Oregon Day is a celebration of small towns and rural communities everywhere in Oregon. It was held at the State Library in Salem on April 4th. It was an important day for people in our state, as people can learn about how rural communities are addressing issues...
read more2017 C-Span StudentCam Contest
Incredible video from a Dayton High School student asking the United States Congress to help bring Innovation Culture and Agile Learning into every classroom in the U.S. As small-town Dayton is building its i3 Center - Inspiration, Innovation & Invention - the name...
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The Yamhill County INNOVATION Tour
On January 25th, Yamhill County Commissioner Stan Primozich arranged a countywide tour for a global, hi-tech manufacturing company, hosted by ChehalemVIA, Innovate Yamhill County, multiple school districts and businesses. The purpose was for to them to learn more...
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Willamina Fiber Network Update
OnlineNW’s new fiber Internet network is coming soon to Willamina! This network is a key piece of the Innovate Willamina initiative, which is a collaboration between local teachers, students, community members, and businesses to create a new model for education and...
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i3 Center – Construction Update
As walls are being torn down, progress is being made. Construction in the new i3 Center is in full force. Construction started on the 17th of November and is moving at a rapid pace. The inner walls have been removed, the floor is being stripped, and the vision is...
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Who
Educators, students, businesses, government and community leaders
What
We are working together to create an inclusive innovation-based economy
Why
We are committed to creating new opportunities for our communities
