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Explore Success

Upcoming classes

Immigrants and refugees in a college community

Explore Success is a 5-week workforce preparation class for immigrants and refugees interested in entering the workforce or joining a training program. Participants will meet once a week for 1.5 hours and discuss new topics. The class will have an opportunity to build a community and boost skills.

Registration is free and open to all community members!

You will learn
Resume writing
  • A resume is a document created and used by a person to present their work experience, education background, skills, and accomplishments.
  • Students will build their own resumes that they can use in their job search.
Essential skills
  • Essential skills are soft skills. They are character traits and interpersonal qualities that support you to reach your goals.
  • Students will practice communication skills, teamwork, time management, conflict resolution, creativity, and public speaking.
Interview practice
  • An interview is a conversation between you and a possible employer. It consists of a series of questions highlighting the required skills an applicant needs to succeed in the available job position.
  • Students will be able to practice interviewing for a job position in a safe space and receive feedback to improve their skills.
Workplace etiquette and American cultural workplace norms
  • Understanding how to adapt to diverse work environments can help create strong professional relationships.
  • In this class, students will explore general expectations in the workplace and how to communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues.
How to apply for jobs
  • Students will practice searching for jobs and filling out applications.
  • Students will explore websites used for job searches, such as Monster, LinkedIn, and Indeed.
Participate or learn more

If you have questions, need help registering, or want support with determining if this class is a good fit for you, contact Paige Hairston at paige.hairston@pcc.edu or 971-722-2225.

Ready to sign up? Registering is easy and takes around 2 minutes.

Register for the Explore Success group »

Career & Education Empowerment

Upcoming classes

Community group

The Opportunity Centers believe that change starts with you! In our community-based group participants will meet once a week for 1.5 hours to explore a new topic and gain new skills, insight, and success strategies. All participants will explore resources at PCC and in the community. By engaging in new ways of thinking about your future, you will gain a clear vision and pathway to help you reach your professional or educational goals.

Classes are free and all community members are welcome. We accept walk-ins!

Weekly topics
Esteem and empowerment

Reimagining your career and educational journey

Embracing you

Authentically living your pursuits

Building a success community

Finding your place of strength and belonging

Our new and emerging workforce

Globalization, national career trends, and shifts

The organic pathway to success

Cultivating your energy, efforts, and career plan

Spectacular thinking

Practicing uncommon perspectives

Releasing perfectionism

The bumpy path of success pioneers

Managing distractions

Maximizing your focus

Career activism and advocacy

Finding and honoring your own voice

Self-management and self-care

Balancing life, family, school, and work

The power of positivity and optimism

Hidden success strategies

Lifelong learning and community resources

Stay connected with your community

Participate or learn more

If you have questions, need help registering, or want support with determining if this class is a good fit for you, contact Tracee Wells-Bryant at twells@pcc.edu or 971-722-2174.

Ready to sign up? Registering is easy and takes around 2 minutes.

Register for the Career & Education Empowerment group »

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