Legislature
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Keeping the Promise
- New to the U.S., Tamir Yizhaki found the financial support he needed through Oregon Promise Posted October 25, 2021
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PCC, Partners Address Student Homelessness
1 comment for "PCC joins pilot program to address student homelessness, which is expanding this fall" - This collaborative effort provides subsidized housing, a streamlined application process, and a highly supportive environment focused on student success Posted October 20, 2021
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Legislators Provide Big Assist For PCC Programs
1 comment for "Several programs benefit from federal relief funds thanks to local legislators" - Thanks to Oregon Senators Michael Dembrow and Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, PCC is the beneficiary of $883,390 in ARPA funds Posted August 19, 2021
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Mitsui Discusses Federal Stimulus at Roundtable
- Congresswoman Bonanmici, a community college graduate herself, hosted the roundtable with students and presidents of local community colleges Posted July 16, 2021
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Federal emergency funds assist PCC students
3 comments for "PCC distributing nearly $40 Million in COVID relief grants for students in need" - Since March 2020, Portland Community College has been awarded nearly $40 million in federal emergency relief funds to support students […] Posted June 30, 2021
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April Legislative Report
- The month of April was an active one for the PCC lobbying campaign Posted May 11, 2021
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Panthers in Salem
1 comment for "PCC’s big day in Salem highlights need to fund student support and training" - Due to COVID-19, 'Day at the Capitol' puts students (and Panthers) face-to-face virtually with legislators Posted March 22, 2021
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Investment Opportunity in Green Training
- Funding in community colleges now for renewable energy training will prevent equity and skills gaps later Posted March 8, 2021
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The Potential of AI
3 comments for "President Mitsui talks artificial intelligence and its potential in a post-pandemic world" - Artificial Intelligence businesses are coming to Oregon, and PCC looks to develop the talent pool they need Posted February 15, 2021
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Study Finds PCC Adds Billions to Economy
- Emsi found that the college added $2.1 billion in income to Oregon’s economy Posted February 11, 2021