Page 4 ÏJortlanb ©b«tt»r CARREERS Special Edition July 3, 2013 A c h ie v e m e n t M a k e s H is to ry believed in a dream. Cascade Campus we stand that dream:/ R eg istratio n for Fall Term 2013 starts on August 6. The Oregon National Guard has promoted Brig. Gen. Julie A. Bentz to the rank of major general, the first female to hold such a high-ranking position. Bentz works as the director of Strategic Capabilities Policy with the National Security Council in Washington, D.C. She will become Direc tor of Nuclear De fense Policy at the agency with her promotion. "It is a remark able p erso n al achievement and one that we cel ebrate here in Or egon," said Gov. John Kitzhaber. Bentz began her military career with Julie A. Bentz an ROTC commis sion from Oregon State University in June 1986 and served in a variety of active, reserve and National Guard assign ments revolving around nuclear defense, homeland security, health physics, environmental sciences and traditional nuclear, biological and chemical officer assignments. "We couldn't be more proud of her or her accomplish ments," said Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon. "Bentz's selection to major general high lights the significance of Oregon's education and leadership programs. We are proud to have been a part of her already amazing career." In addition to her bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in Radiological Health, Bentz holds a master's degree and a doctorate in nuclear engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is also a graduate of the National W ar College with a master's in national security strategy. Classes begin Septem ber 23. To learn m ore, call 971-722-8888, log on to w w w .p cc.ed u , or visit us at 705 N. Killingsw orth S treet. Individuals looking for temporary employment can find several possibilities at this year's Oregon State Fair which runs from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 in Salem. Employers are looking for job seekers ages 16 and over to work their food concession booths, game and ride operators for the carnival, exhibitor and demonstration booths and more. Most jobs need little or no experience. WorkSource Oregon Employment Department has an online website to offer assistance in the application process. In years past, WorkSource staffed a temporary office at the State Fairgrounds to handle job applications. However, new technology has removed the need to stand in long lines for a job referral. Start looking for “Amusement and Recreation Atten dants” job announcements this month and in August on the W o rk S o u rce O reg o n iM a tc h sk ills w e b site, WorkingInOregon.org/imatch. We’re affai your future JJortlanb (Dbsmier P u b l is h e r : E d it o r : Established 1970 Mark Washington M ich a el L eighton E xecutive D irector : State Fair Temp Jobs Opening Rakeem Washington C reative D irector : P a u l N e u feld t O ffice M anager /C iassifieds : A dvertising M anager : USPS 959-680 The Portland Observer welcomes freelance submissions. Manuscripts and photographs should be clearly labeled and will be returned if accompanied by a self addressed envelope. All created design display ads become the sole property of the newspaper and cannot be used in other publications or personal usage without the written consent of the general manager, unless the client has purchased the composition of such ad. © 2008 THE PORT LAND OBSERVER. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED. The Portland Observer-Oregon s Oldest Multicultural Publication-is a member of the National Newspaper Association-Founded in 1885, and The National Advertising Representative Amalgamated Publishers. Inc, New York, NY, and The West Coast Black Publishers Association Lucinda Baldwin Leonard Latin 47 47 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211 news @portlandohserver. com CALL 503-288-0033 FAX 503-288-0015 ads@portlandobserver, com subscription @portlandobserver, com P ostmaster : Send address changes to Portland Observer, PO Box 3 1 3 7, Portland, OR 9 7 2 0 8