J une 15, 1994 • T he P ortland O bserver P age C4 Southwest Washington Medical Center Serving The Community Bankers Put Spotlight On Education “ R eturn on Education - Return on E quity” is the theme for this year’s annual convention of The O regon Bankers Association. T hree hundred Oregon bankers and guests are expected to attend 'he three-day event in Sunriver. O regon Superintendent of Public Instruction Norma Paulus and associate superintendent J.D. Hoye o f the Oregon D epartm entof Education will address the convention. Other guest speakers include O regon Congressm an Bob Smith, and Steve Scholzen, deputs regional director o f the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., San Francisco. V olunteer O regon bankers, who support the industry’s efforts to provide education for the public and lor bankers, will be honored. Seaberry-Stokes Scholarship A scholarship to honor the many years of distinguished service by two veteran teachers at PCC has been created and named in their honor. BelvaSeaberry, Director of the Alternative Learning Center, and Julius Stokes, History In­ structor have each taught at the Cascade Campus of Portland Community Col­ lege for many years. Ms. Seaberry retired last December. Mr Stokes continues his work in the classroom. Their colleagues on the Cascade campus have begun White-Collar Workers Mine Opportunities As Owners of Blue-Collar Businesses (NU) - Residential and commer­ cial painting wasn't the first field that cam e to m ind w hen Bob Bretschneider, a former financial consultant, first started thinking about his own business. But the more he thought about it, the more sense it made to him. “There are thousands of guys like me out there selling financial ser­ vices to co n su m ers,” said Bretschneider, 47. “But 1 thought to myself, ‘How many painting con­ tractors could there be with my ex­ perience and education?' Not too many, 1 found out.” Bretschneider isn't alone. Many former managers and salespeople are abandoning the corporate suite to use their skills to dominate traditionally blue-collar business fields. And there are a slew of franchise companies ea­ ger to expand with a legion of savvy, experienced, customer-oriented fran­ chise owners. “Franchises like ours give ambi­ tious people an opportunity to keep their white collars on as they sell services to customers and run their businesses, letting their employees do the work,” says Charles Chase, president of Certa ProPainters, a resi­ dential and commercial painting fran­ chise company based in Valley Forge, Pa. Backed by one of the most suc­ cessful franchise companies in North America, Certa ProPainters has de­ signed its franchise specifically for operation by white-collar profession­ als. In fact, all the company’s fran­ chisees are former computer pro­ grammers. sales professionals, man­ agers and other executive-level work­ ers. “With their experience and our proven business system, our fran­ chise owners do far better than the average first-year business owner,” says Chase. “It’s a business mar­ riage that just makes sense.” For more information about a Certa ProPainters franchise, call I-Â 800-462-3782. fundrasisingtoendowacontmuingschol- arship named the Seaberry-Stokes Schol - arship. The scholarship will be given annually to a student in the Portland Teachers Program. Friends, former students and mem­ bers of the community are invited to participate by contributing to this effort. Present and future PCC minority stu­ dents who are considering teaching may contact the Portland Teachers Program for more information. Deborah Cochrane is the Director of the program. You may contact Deborah Cochrane at 244-6111, ext. 544, or me at ext. 5263. • 360-beds, 13,000 inpatients annu­ ally • 60,000 emergency room visits per year • 72,122 outpatient visits per year • The Medical Center houses our Family BirthCenter, 25 -bedICUl CCU, medical/surgical units,pe­ diatrics! adolescent unit with Sniffles, Sneezes and Other Dis­ eases (a sick child day care) and full clinical and support services. Surgery include open heart sur­ gery as well as a fu ll array o f general and specialty surgical services. • The Cancer Center, Rehabilitation Services, Diagnostic Imaging, and Same Day Services (outpa­ tient surgical/medical proce­ dures) are located in the Medi­ cal Center's outpatient services building adjacent to the Medical Center. Same Day Services, Emergency, Behavioral Health Services (psy­ chiatric, chemical dependency and employee assistance) and home health serve Clark County from the Memorial campus in west Vancouver. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Combined A nnual Leave, includ­ ing 8 holidays, 2 weeks vacation, sick leave S ic k Leave Reserve M edical, dental, life an d disability insurance H oliday, w eekendand sh ift d iffer­ entials E xcellent retirem ent plan A n n u a l m erit pay raises Tuition reim bursem ent • Health and Wellness promotion package Bordered by the Columbia River on the south and west, Vancouver and sur­ rounding Clark County provide a choice between suburban residential areas and country living. The most populated area are within 15 minutes of Portland Inter­ national Airport and 25 to 30 minutes of downtown Portland. G enerally m ild w eather a n d beautiful countryside com plem ent easy access to: • E x c e lle n t p u b lic an d private schools • Some o f the most beautiful scenic and recreational areas in the world, including miles o f hiking, boating, access to several na­ tional forests, the picturesque Columbia Gorge, and skiing on Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor. • Downtown Portland -P ortland Civic Auditorium (Port­ land Opera, Portland Symphony Orchestra, and other cultural events) and Portland Center for the Performing Arts -M em orial Coliseum (Portland Trailblazers, hockey and other events) -P o rtla n d Civic Stadium -U n iversities and colleges Send resume to Human Resources, Southwest Washington Medical Center, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, Washing­ ton 98668 It is the policy of Southwest Wash- ington Medical Center that no person shall, on any basis including handicap, be discriminated against in access, ad­ mission, treatment or employment. In­ quiries or complaints may be addressed to the Medical Center’s Accessibility and Section 504 Coordinator, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA98668,(206)256- 2109. (206) 256-4180 (TDD). s< ni 11 iwest WASHINGTON 'lEDICAI. ' CENTER INNOVATIVE • PR O G R ESSIV E VALUE D R IV EN If you are seeking a career opportunity with an organization that offers challenge and opportunity, consider Southwest Washington Medical Center. Located in Vancouver, Washington, just minutes from mostpoints in the Portland Metropoli­ tan areas, we are a growing dynamic acute care medical facility. We are seeking individuals who are highly guest service oriented, creative, and team players in a variety of areas and specialties. From Physical Therapists to Food Service Workers, Radiology Technicians to Registered Nurses, Respira­ tory Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Housekeepers, opportunity and chal­ lenge await. We offer com petitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. For more information about our openings please contact our job Line at (206) 256-2268 V • Ptld (503) 239-1515, X2268 or Our classes for kids are filled with the stuff that, gives them confidence. Whether it be a modeling or an acting class, we help instill that extra bit of self-assurance that's needed in the growing years. Come in and talk with us about children in the business - com e see what modeling and acting for children is all about! ffcctdetMf (//i (503) 227-4757 FAX (503) 227-3515 700 SW Taylor Suite 222 Portland OB 97205 Gunderson's Competitive Edge... You're Looking At It. Training Helps Grads Get Into Good Jobs (NU) - Susan Wagner, a 17-year- old high school senior, can hardly wait for graduation. She looks forward to entering the workforce and beginning her adult life. Like many teen-agers who choose not to go on to college, however, Susan may have trouble landing a well-paying job. She lacks the spe­ cialized skills needed for today s jobs, which often require training well beyond what high schools pro­ vide, experts say. To get ahead while they’re still in school, many students are participat­ ing in on-the-job training. Programs pioneered by U.S. associations are helping young people, rich and poor, bridge the gap between school and work, reports the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Specialized training can be found for a variety of trades and profes- sions. For example, students can learn auto mechanic skills from “Project Team,” a training program funded by the Automotive Parts & Accessories Association. Call 301- 654-6664 for more information. Several after-school programs combine work with study. Local chapters of the National Restaurant Association, for example, help stu­ dents prepare for careers in food- service management. Contact your local chapter to find out more Students can also learn vital job search and survival skills from local associations. I he Boys and Girls Clubs of America, for instance, show how to write a résumé, prepare for job inter­ views and form proper work habits. To find a Boys and Girls Club near you. check your local telephone book or call them at 1-800-854-CLUB. Southwest Washington Medical Center (SWMC) is a comprehensive medical facility on two campuses serv­ ing a community o f250,000. Vancouver and Clark County are on the northern boundary of Portland, Oregon. The Medi­ cal Center is one of three designated trauma facilities in the Portland metro­ politan area (population 15 million). « \ Gunderson, one of the nations largest manufacturers of railroad freight ears has immediate job openings N m n en ’Us positions available, ■ including pnxltktion welding front Ivtwccn $S.h5 hr. to $10.70, hr. based on e\]vrienee. (amderson just might have the right job for you Apply at lb Doug Williams, Human Resources Specialist at (206) 256-2269 V • Ptld (503) 239-1515, X2269 • (206) 256-3244 TDD Equal Opportunity Employer G O N 'T G / V E U E VOUE Financial Aid opportunities are still available for Fall Semester The John & Yvonne Garlington Multicultural Fellowship at Warner Pacific College provides up to $3,500 a year in financial assistance for students from diverse cultural back­ grounds. More than 100 Warner students have benefited from this program, which is intended to enrich the cultural diversity of the Warner Pacific College community. Funds are still available for Fall Semester! Contact Delores Dillard, multlcultual coordinator, for details on how you might qualify for this award, as well as Delores Dillard other Federal and State financial aid programs. The dream is alive at.. J if GUNDERSON INC. 4350 N W FRONT AVE. PORTLAND, OR 97210 ( aindcrson is dii I