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Oregon’s Pathways to Opportunity initiative is at the forefront of expanding access to quality workforce programs statewide. By leveraging federal, state, and local resources, the initiative helps close opportunity gaps and boost economic mobility for low-income students — making college more accessible and achievable. With funding provided by the Oregon President’s Council, Portland Community College is proud to support all 17 of Oregon’s community colleges in advancing this vital work.

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Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

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Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind,.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

It's vital that we take collective action to close opportunity and skills gaps in Oregon.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

It's vital that we take collective action to close opportunity and skills gaps in Oregon.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind, and are interested in working with a STEP Coach.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide academic success coaching and financial support to help students meet their academic/career goals.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs provide the quality education and training students on food stamps need to qualify for living wage jobs in in-demand fields.

Oregon Community College STEP Programs are open to students who are receiving SNAP benefits, have a clear career goal in mind, and are interested in working with a STEP Coach.