CLIMB Center
1626 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214 | 971-722-2798
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Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
The CLIMB Center, formerly known as the Central Portland Workforce Training Center, is a 31,000-square-foot classroom and office facility which overlooks the Willamette River in the city’s industrial core near OMSI in central eastside Portland.
The three-story structure was built in 1996 for $4.4 million thanks to the passage of a bond measure in 1992. The facility has a 158-space parking lot and is near many of Portland’s largest streets and freeways. The center houses a 100-seat auditorium, 18 classrooms, and 2 conference rooms, which is set up for groups to hold meetings and seminars.
Architects from the Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Partnership designed the building that includes a red brick façade and features a design of expansive windows on the southwest side, which highlights an open, circular staircase.
CLIMB Center news
'Nutty' Entrepreneurs Spread Their Business- January 30, 2025
- Founders' success with nut butter brand Pistakio showcases opportunities through 'Getting Your Recipe to Market' course
Part 1: Top Stories of 2024- December 23, 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
Shared Values Through SBDC Advising- December 2, 2024
- PCC's SBDC is supporting the college's Strategic Plan through equitable and inclusive support for small businesses
- View more CLIMB Center news...
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