Career Pathways and STEP

Integrated Education and Training (IET)

A Quick Pathway to In-Demand Fields for English Language Learners & GED® Students

A group of IET Welding students and instructors wearing welding gear are standing outside the PCC Rock Creek Welding building with a sign that reads "WELDING".Three people are standing on a stage in front of a screen displaying "PCC Welding Integrated Education and Training Completion Celebration 2023-24." Balloons and a podium are seen in the background.

The IET Program at Portland Community College is your gateway to a rewarding career in welding, healthcare, or childcare. These specialized programs are tailored to help English language learners and GED® students gain the skills needed for success in high-demand industries.

Upcoming Program Details

Fall 2025: Wire Welding

This program is full and no longer accepting applications for this specific term. 

  • Dates: September 22, 2025 – March 19, 2026
  • Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Location: PCC Rock Creek Campus, in-person classes
  • Eligibility: Placement into PCC ESOL Level 5 Reading, Writing, and Communication, or higher
Winter 2026: Nursing Assistant

This program is full and no longer accepting applications for the winter and spring 2026 terms. 

  • Dates: Winter 2026 term, January 8 – March 21, 2026
  • Schedule: 11 week program includes classroom/lab and clinical site placement
  • Location: PCC Sylvania Campus, in-person classes
  • Eligibility: Placement into PCC ESOL Level 6 Reading, Writing and Communication, or higher.
  • Flyers: English, Translated versions
Winter 2026: Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • Dates: January 5 – December 12, 2026
  • Schedule: 12 month program includes part-time training during the week, 6 hours of online and in-person training held two Saturdays per month, five hours of online ESL instruction held weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm.
  • Location: both online and in-person classes
  • Flyers: English, Translated versions
  • Partnership between Portland Community College and Mt. Hood Community College

Please Notes: all future IET programs are subject to change.

What You’ll Gain

  • Job Preparedness: Get ready for an entry-level position.
  • Certification: Earn a PCC Career Pathways Certificate.
  • Skill Building: Develop the English language skills essential for the workplace and job search OR Complete the GED®

Support Services

  • Individualized Coaching: Receive one-on-one support through PCC’s Career Pathways & STEP program.
  • Job Search Assistance: Get help finding your first job in the industry.
  • Tuition Assistance: Scholarships and financial aid are available to those who qualify.

Take the Next Step

For more information or to apply, please contact us at cp@pcc.edu or call 971-722-6218.

Student Success Story

Read about IET Alumni experiences on our News & Updates page.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online (USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form), from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

  1. Mail:
    Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
    1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
    Alexandria, VA 22314; or
  2. Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email:
    fnscivilrightscomplaints@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.