Women from 17 Technical Careers

About this project

The purpose of this project is to increase career awareness among women and girls, and to demonstrate the value of community college training by featuring 17 inspiring role models.

These photographs and stories first appeared in a booklet entitled "Women and Their Work: PCC Success Stories" produced in 1994 at Portland Community College. The photographs and some of the quotations are included in a traveling photography exhibit entitled "Women and Their Work: Community College Success Stories," which toured the state of Oregon from 1994 through 1996.

Their Stories

Nita, Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Alicia, Auto Collision Repair
Larisa, Automotive Service Technology
Stella, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Karla, B-FIT Program
Patty, Building Construction Technology
Karen, Civil Engineering Technology
Mary, Computer Information Systems
Giao, Computer Software Engineering Technology
Trish, Criminal Justice
Briana, Diesel Service Technology
Leslie, Drafting Technology
Susan, Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology
Sharon, Instructional Assisting
Elaine, Machine Manufacturing Technology
Jan, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Sharon, Welding Technology