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Posted in March 2005

PCC online class reveals secrets of grant writing that works
PORTLAND, Ore. - Grant proposals can be tricky: one misplaced sentence or idea, and your hard work could end up being passed up. Get your proposal noticed, plus learn to avoid the most common pitfalls by signing up for an online, non-credit class offered by Portland Community College. Posted March 23, 2005
Get the most out of your digital camera with PCC online class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Do you love your digital camera, but can't seem to get the photos to display or print correctly? Then an online, non-credit course offered by Portland Community College may be the focus you need. Posted March 23, 2005
Students stranded by BCTI closure can turn to PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - In light of the March 14 shutdown of the Business Career Training Institute (BCTI), many students have been stranded. Those students now have an option, thanks to Portland Community College. Posted March 18, 2005
Helping school districts meet new standards
Students are taking advantage of the Portland Paraeducator Opportunity Program (PPOP), a partnership that brings Portland Public Schools and PCC together. The college scored a five-year, $745,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education last summer to help this group of educational assistants (also referred to as teacher aides) in Portland Public Schools (PPS) get their associate's degrees. Posted March 18, 2005
PCC's Northview Gallery features work of late instructor
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Portland Community College's Northview Gallery is featuring the work of the late well-known Northwest painter and muralist William Dyas Garnett. Posted March 17, 2005
PCC workshop shows scribes how to 'put it in writing'
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - People who dream of being published but don't know where to begin now have a way. Posted March 16, 2005
PCC Prep Alternative Programs open House at SE Center
PCC Prep Alternative Programs FOURTH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSEFriday, May 20th, 5:30-8:00 PMFormal Program at 6:00 PMMt Tabor Hall, Rooms 143 […] Posted March 16, 2005
Over 50 crowd can get Life by Design through PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - People who are over 50 and thinking about retiring have an opportunity to discover their passion and purpose in order to build a meaningful retirement. Posted March 15, 2005
Young adults get jump on personal finance
ALOHA, Ore. - It's never too early to get your finances in shape. A Portland Community College non-credit class, especially designed for young adults, takes you through the ropes of personal finance. Posted March 14, 2005
Drug, alcohol counseling program one of nation's best
CASCADE CAMPUS - Portland Community College's Cascade Campus Alcohol and Drug Counseling program has never been better. With increased enrollment and enthusiasm, the program is in full swing with a new set of graduates ready to enter the treatment and counseling workforce this spring. Posted March 14, 2005
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