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Portland Community College

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Portland Community College

@PortlandCC

From training our workforce to preparing students for success, the work PCC does is at the heart of our region's health and prosperity. #PantherLife

Portland, Oregon

Joined April 2009

Portland Community College
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Jul 7, 2023
Thanks to PCC tour guide @AdrienBennings, @SecretaryPete got a first-hand look at the SE Campus & how the college is part of the community, building pathways to jobs & connecting students to transportation options. @PeteButtigieg #orleg @ORCommColleges @RepBonamici @JeffMerkley
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Portland Community College
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Jan 3, 2024
Vy Hoang Trieu Vy is in her third year in PCC’s much-heralded Ophthalmic Medical Technology Program after earning her Healthcare Career Certificate. Vy says she loves working with the patients and can do that by becoming an Ophthalmic Technician. 🌳Growing opportunities – The
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Portland Community College
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Dec 6, 2023
🩺Student Linh Thang is working toward her Ophthalmic Medical Technology (OMT) Program associate degree.👀 The Hillsboro resident wants to work in the healthcare field when she graduates and feels PCC is the ideal choice for her. 🙌She credits the holistic wrap-around support
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Portland Community College
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Feb 26, 2024
A huge thank you to @ActSecJulieSu & @RepBonamici for visiting our Mechatronics Lab at the Willow Creek opportunity Center last week! 👏 It makes sense. PCC is an epicenter for semiconductor training in the region via a full menu of on-ramp & full training programs that provide
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Portland Community College
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Apr 3, 2023
April is Community College Month! 🥳Community Colleges like PCC support students, the community & the economy. Example: Our Auto Service program 🚘is helping to solve the industry's worker shortage! #CCMonth #orleg @ORCommColleges @CCTrustees @OregonHECC
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The Big Fix: Auto Service Industry Targets Students | News at PCC
There is a critical shortage of technicians but PCC’s auto service training is helping companies fill the worker gap
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Portland Community College
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Oct 16, 2023
👉Vladislav Kirilov’s decision to pursue Ophthalmic Medical Technology at PCC is based on dealing with vision impairment as a kid. 👁️His early exposure to compassionate ophthalmologists and ophthalmic technicians inspired him to become a beacon of support for others facing
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Portland Community College
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Mar 4, 2024
📜Signed, Sealed & Delivered! @Supt_Balderas & @AdrienBennings have just entered into a direct admissions agreement to seamlessly admit all graduating seniors from Beaverton High School & its Early College High School! 🖊️This pilot program will allow Beaverton seniors from the
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Portland Community College
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Apr 25, 2024
👉From PCC Health Studies grad to inspiring leader at OHSU, Yareli Cornejo Torres's journey exemplifies the power of determination and support. ⚕️Her path, shaped by programs like BUILD EXITO, underscores the importance of inclusive research and community-driven care. #PCCAlumni
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Portland Community College
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Jun 24, 2024
💿Emily Peng’s journey from a Fine Arts degree to securing a position at @intel showcases PCC's pivotal role in semiconductor training. With career support programs, ESOL classes, & specialized training like Quick Start, PCC equips diverse students w/ skills for high-demand jobs.
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Portland Community College
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Oct 12, 2023
❤️Do you love healthcare? Do you like performing test procedures to help diagnose and treat diseases where lives could be saved? Then check out our Medical Lab Tech program! Poppie has! 🧪PCC provides campus-based courses taught in modern and well-equipped laboratories. Students
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Portland Community College
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May 6, 2024
🎉 Proud moment for PCC! 🚢 Recognized by @MaritimeGov as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. 🌊 With a focus on welding, PCC is shaping skilled welders for thriving careers in the maritime industry. ⚓ #PCCMaritime #WeldingExcellence
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Portland Community College
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Jan 18, 2024
Exciting news! 🎬 The Cascade Festival of African Films is back for its 34th edition, celebrating African cinema from Feb. 2 to Mar. 2 at Cascade Campus. With over 24 films from 23 nations, the virtual experience, in collaboration with Multnomah County Library, offers free
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Portland Community College
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Jan 24, 2017
Poppie stopped by @purringtons to give high fives to the cats up for adoption! 🐈⚡️🐈⚡️#catpower #highfive #nwacmascotchallenge2017
Portland Community College
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Feb 1, 2024
🌟 February is CTE Month! 🚀 Let's celebrate the incredible journeys like Vivian Cao's, who went from aspiring nurse to eye care superstar in training 👀💫. 🌟 The aspiring ophthalmic technician's pandemic journey at PCC began in 2021, fueled by a desire to understand the
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