PCC’s on-ramp course, Quick Start, gives Emily Peng running start at Intel
Opportunity Center Staff
Bethany resident Emily Peng’s journey to securing a position at Intel was made possible by the career exploration and support programs at Portland Community College.
Peng, originally from Taiwan, decided to make a career change upon moving to the United States with her husband. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and working towards a master’s degree in Industrial Design, Peng found herself in Oregon seeking new career opportunities.
Unable to find a job in her field upon arriving in Portland, Peng decided to pivot her employment path. Her journey took a significant turn when she happened upon the Willow Creek Opportunity Center, a hub for career and workforce development, during her daily commute on the light rail. This encounter led Peng to explore the various resources available to her as an immigrant seeking to build a career in a new country.
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