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Posted in September 2004

Become a solar technician through PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - Learn how to harness the power of the sun for clean, renewable energy. With an upcoming training program through Portland Community College, you can prepare to earn your solar technician license through the State of Oregon and embark on a rewarding, earth friendly career. Posted September 17, 2004
TWO ITEMS: Get in shape with PCC circuit training program
PORTLAND, Ore. - Looking for a way to reach fitness goals fast? Studies show that the best way to get in shape is to incorporate a circuit-training program. This fall, Portland Community College will offer a non-credit class designed to give you a noticeable difference in your physique within 10 weeks. Posted September 17, 2004
Scrapbooks go digital with PCC non-credit class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - This is not your mother's scrapbook. A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College shows you how to create "scrapbooks of the future" by using digital technology. Posted September 17, 2004
Capture beauty of fall leaves with cement casting class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - The intricate pattern of our fall leaves can be preserved for all seasons. Learn how to create beautiful works of art with Portland Community College's new cement leaf casting class. Posted September 17, 2004
Become a 'wine snob' in less than three hours
PORTLAND, Ore. - Want to know more than the difference between cabernets and chardonnays? All it takes is three hours. A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College can educate your palate to the subtleties of wine and even earn you the title of "wine snob." Posted September 17, 2004
PCC offers professional mediation training
PORTLAND, Ore. - Learn what it takes to negotiate, resolve conflict and move others to a win-win solution: Portland Community College's mediation training program can give you the skills. Whether in a corporation or in a family, mediation skills are in hot demand. Posted September 17, 2004
'Lunch and Learn' series turns lunch break into mental tune-up
PORTLAND, Ore. - Instead of eating another sandwich at your desk, take some time to feed your mind. Portland Community College's "Lunch and Learn" returns this fall to the downtown library with a new slate of inspiring speakers. Posted September 17, 2004
Sewing series explains what patterns don't teach
PORTLAND, Ore. - Ever wonder why your sewing projects never turn out exactly like the pattern? Portland Community College will offer a non-credit sewing series that shows you the secrets you can't find in patterns, but that turn homemade sewing projects into professional level work. Posted September 17, 2004
Career Pathways program taking applicants
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Community College Career Pathways training program, a partnership with Mt. Hood Community College, is offering professional technical training programs in the following occupational fields, beginning on Sept. 27. Posted September 16, 2004
Construction industry teams with PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - The construction industry has teamed up with the Portland Community College Foundation to stage the first annual PCC Golf Challenge. Posted September 16, 2004
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