CLIMB Center at PCC

CLIMB Center

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Continuing Learning for Individuals, Management & Business

The CLIMB Center is a building located in Southeast Portland with programs that offer specialized non-credit continuing education opportunities for individuals, management and organizations of all sizes – plus specialized classes and advising for small businesses, entrepreneurs and prospective global trade professionals. Learn more below!

Explore What PCC CLIMB Offers

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Institute for Health Professionals

Start your career in healthcare, enroll in CEUs for health professionals, prepare for national exams, and complete comprehensive health certificate programs.

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Small Business Development Center

Launch or grow your small business through no-cost, one-on-one business advising and affordable business education.

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Professional Development & Training

Develop and improve your professional skills – for individuals or larger organizations.

Remote Career Training

Self-paced remote career training you can do from home to reach new career goals.

CLIMB News and Announcements

America's SBDCs Publish Annual Report after a Challenging Year

Thu, 25 Feb 2021

Serving more than half a million small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Fiscal Year 2020, America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) rose to the occasion during a time of unprecedented challenges. From the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, America’s SBDCs were on the job. Providing free, one-to-one business consulting and free or at-cost business training, SBDC consultants, trainers and staff helped America’s small businesses (and the communities they serve) adapt and survive.

Oregon Landlord Compensation Fund Overview

Wed, 24 Feb 2021

By Noah Brockman - Capital Access Team Lead, Oregon SBDC Network

On January 29th 2021, the Oregon Housing Stability Council (OHSC) hosted a Youtube informational webinar to share details about the Oregon (residential) Landlord Compensation Fund. During 2020, the Oregon Legislature enacted an eviction moratorium and established the Landlord Compensation Fund (HB 4401). The Legislature allocated $200 million in rent assistance to support tenants and landlords, which includes $150 million for the residential Landlord Compensation Fund. OHCS has developed program materials and is preparing to launch the Fund in the coming days.

Classes You Can Take This Spring to Advance Your Career

Mon, 22 Feb 2021

Portland Community College offers various online non-credit courses through the Institute for Health Professionals (IHP) this spring. These courses help Portland students and people worldwide continue their education, whether they are pursuing roles in a yoga teaching or clinical research setting or are adding skills to an existing resume to pivot within the healthcare field. The world of healthcare is a wide-ranging one, and finding your place in it is easier with access to engaging, relevant spring online classes from PCC’s Institute for Health Professionals.