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h » Page 14...The Portland Observer... J une 10,1992 » > » i -»»wi-. Airport Shuttle Service By Tony Washington BCTI BUSINESS COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE Computer Training In Just WEEKS For jobs In The Fastest Growing Fields... Medical...Data Entry... Office A u to m a tio n ...M o r e ! Job Placement Our #1 Priority Student Financial Aid For Those Who Qualify Small, Personalized Day & Evening Classes Nationally Accredited by ACCET Become skilled in: Claims Processing Data Entry Basic Bookkeeping Electronic Spreadsheets and more! 285-9247 1-800-477-2284 Vancouver 204 S.E. Stone Mill Drive, #200 Beaverton She’s a heartbreaker She’s taken the plunge out of high school and into a pool of statistics. You’re worried sick about her future. When Verda Washington, a long time employee at the Federal Reserve Bank in Downtown Portland, decided to pursue other avenues it wasn’t easy. After 20 years she wanted to provide more than a service, there was some thing more to her advantage, being herself. A kind, thoughtful individual she saw an opportunity to give the Metropolitan Area direct, personalized airport service. Ms. Washington explains, “This was not an easy choice for me. After 20 years, I wanted to enhance my life and be good at it. 1 was getting to the point that the main focus was giving back.” Her service has done both. A mentor at Thomas Jefferson high school located at 5210 N. Kerby she found being a mentor was better than a role model. "Role models are perfect, I am not, so I chose to be almost perfect. You hear about sport figures being role models until something goes wrong, Why pay the high taxi fares? ....... or tolerate the discomfort and the numerous stops of a shuttle van. Portland’s perfect solution.... She needs a job, but what can she do without training? Job Corps can help her get an education, learn job skills, and earn money while she learns. Some centers offer child care programs too. And the best part? It’s all tuition-free! Airport SHUTTLE Service, Inc. Clients Receive Confirmation Call Prior to Pick-up Corporate Billing Available Portland 452-0687 “The most innovating & reliable shuttle service in Portland" • Portland, areas $18.00 and up • Group rates available • We pick you up at your home • We check your flight on return • American Express & Optima Accepted If your heartbreaker is 16 to 21 and looking for direction, call Job Corps 1-800-733-JOBS. 8625 S.W. Cascade Blvd., #350 “ Advance Reservations Required” fobs in the 90’ s ^Require computer skills U S D epartm ent ot Labor PCC Cascade is a growing place. A place where your skills can grow... ...where you can becom e what you want to be. Art ▲ Economics ▲ English ▲ ENL a Health ▲ Social Sci ences ▲ Languages ▲ Physical Education ▲ Political Science SpeechATheater Film Arts ▲ Writing ▲ Business Admin. ▲ Business Technology ▲ C om puter Info. Systems ▲ Criminal Justice ▲ Customer Service ▲ Service Tech. ▲ Emergency Dispatcher 9-1-1 Fire Protection Tech. ▲ Legal Assistant Tech. ▲ Legal Assistant ▲ Public Admin. ▲ Telecommunications ▲ Alcohol and Drug ▲ Counseling ▲ Biology a Chemistry a C om puter Field Service a Education a Electronic Service Tech, a General Science a O ptical Dispensary a O pticianry V ocational a Music O phthalm ic Tech. .. .and there's m u ch , m uch _______________ m o r e . ______________ [We couldn't get it all in.] Careful career counseling, small classes, individual attention, help with basic skills... you'll find it all here. All you supply is you ! PCC Cascade. The friendly campus in your neighborhood. E> 2 4 4 - 6 1 1 1 and then they are victimized. That’s not fair to them, they are human loo. When they do positive things ok, other than that being ridiculed seems to be the next step.” A very successful business is Air port Shuttle Service which can provide you with personalized service that can t be beat. Dependable, prompt and kind service is what her employees provide, and it’s great! Seeing the need for reliable trans portation in seemingly difficult situa tions, this service can make it easier for personal or business travelers. 1 think we can see how important it is for this to be our outlet for traveling. Portland is a growing City, and Airport Shuttle Service is a growing business. Call today for rates you will be im pressed by it. Airport Shuttle Service offers a 24 hr service which can easily be arranged by just a phone call 1-800- 452-0687. For Best Results Advertise in the Observer Opportunities in Health Care Sisteres of Providence in Oregon Serving in the West Since 1856 Portland St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center Providence Medical Center Providence Milwaukie Hospital Providence Child Care Sisters of Providence Health Plans in Oregon Medford Provicence Medical Center Seaside Providence Seaside Hospital Job Training Beats Unemployment continued from page 11 The Vancouver site placed 93% of laytime graduates who were seek- employment related to their train- last year. Karyn Miller emphasizes those graduates who aren’t look- for work can come back later to get placement assistance when they do ide to enter the job market. BCTI operates ven training sites including the Vancouver and Beaverton Schools, and plans to open more sites within the year. Business Computer Training Institute is nationally accred ited by the AccreditingCouncil forCon- tinuing E ducation and T raining (ACCET), which is recognized by the U S. Department of Education. SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE SERVING THE WFST SINCE 1856 The Sisters of Providence began in 1856 and continues In Oregon today with the work of St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, Providence Medical Center, Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Providence Child Care, Sisters of Providence Health Plansof Oregon,Providence Hospital Medford,and Provi dence Seaside Hospital,as well as other health and community service loca tions on the West Coast.
