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Willow Creek Free Legal Services at Willow Creek
The Willow Creek free legal clinic collaborates with WorkSource, clearing records and providing job help. Posted September 13, 2023
Student in microelectronics lab Opportunities Abound for High-Tech Workforce Training
PCC’s innovative approach and strategic partnerships open doors to students in the booming semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries Posted September 13, 2023
Juanita Lopez-Escobar Embracing Welding’s Transformative Power
Juanita Lopez-Escobar, inspired by a PCC career on-ramp course, discovered her passion for welding Posted July 31, 2023
Health Fair Health Fair Shows Off Fastest Growing Careers
Participants learned how to connect with PCC's fast-track and easy-access training programs through the Institute for Health Professionals at the CLIMB Center Posted July 24, 2023
Deborah Mustard at work while boss and Mayor Wheeler watch. PCC Graduate Helps City Hit Milestone
Deborah Mustard is the 100th paid worker placed into a struggling small business as part of the City of Portland's 'Here for Portland' initiative. Posted April 30, 2023
cover Faculty Lead Tour of World Semiconductor Leader
Students were given a tour of the Test Engineering Department, witnessing first-hand how automated equipment is used to test the product after being fabricated Posted April 7, 2023
High five High Five: PCC Impresses U.S. Commerce Secretary
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo along with Ron Wyden, Suzanne Bonamici and Governor Tina Kotek hosted a public roundtable at PCC's Willow Creek Opportunity Center to discuss the semiconductor industry Posted April 6, 2023
Poppie and students High School Students Get a Peek of Future
Willow Creek's Youth Manufacturing Day attracted 60 high school students from Washington County schools where they explored training programs and careers Posted March 28, 2023
CNC Next Gen Manufacturing Project Underway
The project is one of 42 that HECC recently awarded in the first round of $10 million Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready grants Posted February 21, 2023
PCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Focus Pays Off
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici champions $910,000 for PCC’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing workforce training Posted January 12, 2023