Programs for immigrants, refugees, and non-native English speakers

Explore College and Careers

An on-ramp for immigrants, refugees, and non-native English speakers

Explore College and Careers class schedule

All classes are at no cost to participants.

For questions or help signing up, contact Allisa Cherry at explorecc@pcc.edu or 971-722-2050.

 Sign up for Explore College and Careers

Are you an immigrant, refugee, or English Language Learner? Are you interested in making a plan to get a great job? Explore College and Careers is an 8-day course designed to help you choose a career goal and create a plan to reach it.

You will:

  • Identify training programs that will help you reach your career goal
  • Learn how your career goal fits in the job market
  • Identify skills that will help you be successful
  • Explore ways to pay for training
  • Build your English vocabulary

Non-native English speakers of all levels are encouraged to join.

Flyers

Feel free to print or share the digital links to our flyers. Translated flyers available in: English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Vietnamese.

Computer basics for English language learners

Want to build your computer skills while practicing your English? Join us once a month for a two-day workshop, 9am-12pm, at the Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue. All community members are welcome to this no-cost workshop. Learn more about Computer Basics workshops for English Language Learners or sign up today.

These programs are funded through grants from the Oregon Community Foundation, Title III, CareOregon, and Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award. Portland Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution. If you have a disability that requires services please contact PCC Accessible Ed & Disability Resources.