Education Committee

What is the mission of the Education Committee?

The mission of this committee is to work collaboratively to promote educational opportunities by inspiring students, equipping teachers, involving businesses, and creating awareness of the educational opportunities in the area.

Chairman

The Education Committee Chairman is:


If you have any interest in being a member of this committee or have speaker suggestions or topics, please contact:


Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce: director@vernalchamber.com or (435) 789-1352

Committee Member Information

  • Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 2:00 PM (unless otherwise stated)
  • You must be a member of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce in order to vote on items


Education Spotlight

September 29, 2026

Today, the Education Committee was proud to spotlight Uintah Basin Technical College—better known as UBTech!


As Utah’s first technical college, UBTech has spent nearly 60 years preparing students for high-demand careers. Through hands-on programs, flexible start dates and partnerships with local businesses, UBTech helps students build real-world skills while strengthening our regional workforce.


Most certificates can be completed in under a year, with free tuition for high school students and scholarship opportunities for adults.

August 25, 2026

Terra Academy is a K–12 public charter school in Vernal dedicated to developing independent lifelong learners, respectful and productive citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Through engaging academics, hands-on learning, athletics, extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and programs such as Washington Close Up, students build confidence, critical-thinking skills, teamwork, and civic awareness. Terra Academy prepares students for academic success while helping them become capable young adults who contribute meaningfully to their communities.

July 7, 2026

For more than 50 years, Utah State University Uintah Basin has provided accessible, high-quality education to students throughout the region. With campuses in Vernal and Roosevelt, USU offers 125 programs ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees, including programs that directly support local workforce needs in nursing, education, business, social work, accounting, and wildland sciences. The university also serves nearly 500 concurrent enrollment students each year, provides more than $700,000 in local scholarships and waivers, and supports regional innovation through the Bingham Entrepreneurial and Research Center.

May 19, 2026

White House Academy is a faith-based private school in Vernal serving students from Pre-K through eighth grade. Built on the pillars of Faith, Family, and Freedom, the academy combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning, leadership development, strong character, and family values. Its mission is to prepare confident leaders, engaged citizens, and positive influences who will make a meaningful difference in their homes and communities.

April 28, 2026

Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) Head Start provides free, high-quality preschool and childcare for eligible families, along with home-based Early Head Start services for pregnant mothers and children ages 0–3. Serving six rural Utah counties, including Uintah County, RUCD helps children prepare for school while supporting parents as they work, pursue education, and build stronger family relationships. Through college partnerships, volunteer opportunities, family resources, and nationally recognized programs like Celebrity Chef, RUCD strengthens children, families, and communities across rural Utah.