Swan Island Trades Center

Ruben Gonzalez in front of trailer A Mobile Impact: Welding Trailer Opening Doors
The PCC Mobile Welding Outreach and Training Center has delivered training to more than 500 area students like Ruben Gonzalez Posted December 9, 2024
Mercy ship with students Ship Ahoy! Students Tour PDX Dockyard
Eleven lucky students toured Vigor Industrial and the Swan Island shipyard to showcase the rewarding careers that await them in the manufacturing industry Posted July 11, 2024
Welding Program Designated Center of Excellence 1
The U.S. Maritime Administration recognized the college’s commitment to preparing students for fulfilling careers within the United States maritime industry Posted May 6, 2024
Welding Grads Excited About Job Prospects
The Maritime Welding Program Completion Ceremony celebrated 21 students earning certificates. Posted April 4, 2024
Poppie PCC Innovates Training And Support
From transportation and housing to digital resources and food pantries, PCC is creating a basic needs support structure for all students Posted January 8, 2024
Graduate Keyonna Williams cuts the ceremonial chain with a torch Mobile Welding Center Ignites Excitement
This donated trailer extends the reach of PCC’s skilled trades training programs by bringing the welding classroom to communities across the region Posted October 19, 2023
Helicopter tour Hundreds of Students Flock to OMIC
PCC's Manufacturing Day at the OMIC Training Center inspired the region's future innovators with hands-on experiences Posted October 9, 2023
Nursing student happy Completion Ceremonies Highlight Workforce Needs
Program graduations like maritime welding and nursing are a time of celebration and accomplishment, but also marks the grads' entry into the workforce Posted June 26, 2023
CNC Next Gen Manufacturing Project Underway
The project is one of 42 that HECC recently awarded in the first round of $10 million Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready grants Posted February 21, 2023
PCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Focus Pays Off
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici champions $910,000 for PCC’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing workforce training Posted January 12, 2023