Willow Creek Opportunity Center

Presntice Focusing on the Essentials
Thanks to Intel funding, Prentice Davis leads a class that gives young students skills and careers in the semiconductor industry Posted November 25, 2024
Pablo Jimenez, Instructor, Machine Manufacturing Technology_110824_003 PCC Celebrates First-Ever CORE Graduates
The two-week class provides graduates with the skills required for careers as Computer Numerical Controlled machine operators Posted November 21, 2024
Atalie Mitchell Providing the Stability She Needed
Atalie Mitchell has a family and a husband to support; a re-careering was in order and found it with PCC's Quick Start Program Posted October 17, 2024
PCC President Adrien Bennings signs as PSU President Ann Cudd watches PCC, PSU Sign Semiconductor Education Deal
The agreement creates pathways for STEM students, offering a continuum of training from PCC to PSU's advanced degrees Posted October 14, 2024
All female cohort Quick Start Recruiting New Students For Fall
The Quick Start Program is welcoming interested residents to sign up for its two-week class designed to prepare graduates for work in the semiconductor industry Posted October 3, 2024
Bill Manley in MT lab Making the Right Connections
Bill Manley finds 'hidden gems' of semiconductor jobs for his microelectronics graduates Posted September 26, 2024
Susana Medina with Beto Espindola Proving Education is Always Within Reach
After arriving to the U.S. from Mexico, Susana Medina found the support she needed at PCC for her higher ed journey Posted September 23, 2024
Diane Vidmantas in mechatronics lab. Q&A: Longtime PCC Partner Raves About Training
Intel's Diane Vidmantas helped develop PCC's Quick Start Semiconductor Technician Training Program, which supports the industry’s growing employment needs Posted August 15, 2024
Black and white of student in MT History Corner: A High-Tech Program Is Born
In 1990, Intel turned to PCC to develop microelectronics training program and the college delivered Posted July 18, 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