This 13 credit program qualifies graduates to work in the solar industry as operators after only one term. Solar World is hiring from this program.

This 13 credit program qualifies graduates to work in a variety of bioscience companies including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and research. Genentech, Welch Allyn, HemCon and Precision Wire Components are hiring graduates of this program. Scholarships are available!

Pre-requisites for Solar and Bioscience Technician certifications are Reading and Writing 115, and Math 65. For students wishing to increase their math, reading and writing skills to qualify, an 8-week bridge class, Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training, will be available at the Capital Career Center starting in February 2009.

For more information on the Bioscience, Solar and Advanced Manufacturing trainings, please contact Linda Browning at 503-533-2535 or linda.browning@pcc.edu

For more information call Rachel Thompson at 503-533-2747.

Open to all job seekers interested in machine manufacturing. High school diploma or GED required. This 6 week training is located at the PCC Capital Career Center. 80% of students are hired after completion. Hiring companies include Precision Wire Components, Tosoh Quartz and Solaicx. Next training will be offered in Spring 2010.

For more information call Madhu Narayan at 503-533-2713.

Looking for a job and need English Classes. We have classes that will help improve communication in English and focus on communications in the workplace. For eligibilty requirements please check Flyer .

Class offers instruction in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Department (GED) incuding reading, writing, math, social studies, and science instruction. For orientation information please check the Flyer.

The H.E.L.P program is a collaborative effort in Washington County funded by United Way. The partners (DHS, Lifeworks,Community Action) provide a cooordinated approach to assist job seekers who have unstabe housing with job search and retentetion and more.