Columbia County

Viktor the Viking and Poppie the Panther Panthers Team Up With Vikings
PCC and PSU are aligning programs, advising and support to cut barriers, boost affordability, expand career links, and help diverse learners finish four-year degrees Posted October 23, 2025
OMIC Celebrates Fifth CORE Graduation Cohort
Each student earned a CNC micro-credential after completing 60 hours of hands-on training in essential manufacturing skills Posted August 21, 2025
CTE Month: Full STEAM Ahead For Teachers
A PCC Make N’ Take event showed Clatsop County teachers how to advance STEAM and CTE education with their students Posted February 18, 2025
Lillian Dyck Exploring Her Options
PCC's Career Exploration Series was more than a workshop for Lillian Dyck; it changed her life Posted January 27, 2025
SWIM PCC Floats Great Careers at SWIM Event
About 130 female students from middle and high schools learned about all things advanced manufacturing during OMIC visit Posted January 9, 2025
Bob the Dog Part 1: Top Stories of 2024
There was much to celebrate and many stories (like Bob the Dog) to be told at the college as we unveil our top features of the year Posted December 23, 2024
Ruben Gonzalez in front of trailer A Mobile Impact: Welding Trailer Opening Doors
The PCC Mobile Welding Outreach and Training Center has delivered training to more than 500 area students like Ruben Gonzalez Posted December 9, 2024
Attendees enjoy demos. Manufacturing Day 'Wows' High Schoolers
Students from Columbia, Tillamook, Clatsop and Washington counties attended the Oct. 4 event at the OMIC Training Center Posted October 10, 2024
Erick Tovar-Ramos Class of 2025: DREAMer Blazes Own Trail
EET student Erick Tovar uses career and financial support at PCC to pave his way to a great job at Microchip Technology Posted October 7, 2024
Welding Program Designated Center of Excellence
The U.S. Maritime Administration recognized the college’s commitment to preparing students for fulfilling careers within the United States maritime industry Posted May 6, 2024