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Nursing program saves a career
There were more than 800 students who applied to the Portland Community College nursing program last year. But only 100 […] Posted October 6, 2008
New option for renewable energy industry
With the impending construction of a huge wind farm and big interest in alternative energy, Portland Community College is responding […] Posted September 29, 2008
PCC’s enrollment growth highlights 47th year
As the 2008-09 school year gets underway this week, the largest institution of higher education in Oregon – more than […] Posted September 22, 2008
Norma Jean Germond: Distinguished in every way
Norma Jean Germond is distinguished in many ways. From her thoughtfulness to her tenacity, Germond is known for getting things […] Posted September 15, 2008
SolarWorld sees the light with PCC
As the largest photovoltaic manufacturer in the United States, SolarWorld AG is beginning to ramp up its new 480,000-square-foot production […] Posted September 8, 2008
PCC’s SBDC guides entrepreneurs through tricky decisions
In 2006 Rebecca Pearcy was at a crossroads with her specialty handbag business Queen Bee Creations. The 10-year-old company she […] Posted September 1, 2008
Emily Hall: A diverse cause
Emily Hall finished her degree in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Technology program and credits the program for turning her […] Posted August 25, 2008
40,000 worms, one perfect learning experience
The Rock Creek Campus has been called a model for recycling. Now, it also can be called an award-winning model […] Posted August 18, 2008
Welding partnership reinvigorates industry
The manufacturing industry needs qualified, trained welders to meet demand. Portland Community College, in partnership with Vigor Industrial, is helping […] Posted August 4, 2008
Chan’s story of re-training, perseverance
Hong Kong native and Sherwood resident Hilary Chan knows what it means to be dedicated. If he didn’t, he probably […] Posted July 21, 2008