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PCC wins fourth straight budget award
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for 2004. It's the fourth straight year PCC has received this honor. Posted March 30, 2005
Diesel Career Fair gives high school students closer look at industry
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - More than 400 high school students from Hood River to Banks and all areas in between, including Portland, Hillsboro and Sandy, will get hands-on with heavy equipment and semi-trucks at Portland Community College's Diesel Career Fair. Posted March 28, 2005
'Survival Sewing' prepares for emergency mending
HILLSBORO, Ore. - In today's high-tech, fast paced world, sewing may seem to be a thing of the past; however, buttons still pop off and clothes still tear despite all of our modern conveniences. If you have yet to master the ABC's of sewing, let this Portland Community College non-credit sewing class guide you through the basics of hemming, mending, sewing buttons and more. Posted March 23, 2005
PCC lecture event spotlights women of the Middle Ages
CASCADE CAMPUS - Portland Community College is hosting a guest speaker who will explore women icons of the European Middle Ages and their roles in society. Posted March 23, 2005
PCC-Rock Creek hosts Middle School Girls Conference
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - Hundreds of middle-school aged girls will get an opportunity to peer into the world of science and technology at the 10th Annual Math, Science and Technology Conference for Middle School Girls. Posted March 23, 2005
Search engine class makes sure your Web site tops the list
PORTLAND, Ore. - Learn how to achieve top search engine positioning with a highly interactive, online course. Beginning this April, Portland Community College will show you which search engines are used the most frequently and which ones you must absolutely get your site listed on. Posted March 23, 2005
Write your life story with PCC online class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Whether you are new to memoir writing or have years of experience, an online, non-credit class through Portland Community College can offer a step-by-step plan to writing your life story. Posted March 23, 2005
PCC online class reveals secrets of grant writing that works
PORTLAND, Ore. - Grant proposals can be tricky: one misplaced sentence or idea, and your hard work could end up being passed up. Get your proposal noticed, plus learn to avoid the most common pitfalls by signing up for an online, non-credit class offered by Portland Community College. Posted March 23, 2005
Get the most out of your digital camera with PCC online class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Do you love your digital camera, but can't seem to get the photos to display or print correctly? Then an online, non-credit course offered by Portland Community College may be the focus you need. Posted March 23, 2005
Students stranded by BCTI closure can turn to PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - In light of the March 14 shutdown of the Business Career Training Institute (BCTI), many students have been stranded. Those students now have an option, thanks to Portland Community College. Posted March 18, 2005
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