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July 21, 2021
Mississippi
Alberta
North Portland
Vancouver
East County
Beaverton
Portland Community College is ready to welcome students to its new Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Training Center in Scappoose.
Classes are aimed at students looking to start in the manufacturing trades or those working professionals who are seeking new skills to
advance their careers.
Manufacturing Innovation
Years of planning and construction have
finally paid off as Portland Community Col-
lege’s Oregon Manufacturing Innovation
Training Center opens for classes this summer
and credit offerings are planned to start this
fall.
The new center is the educational arm of
the nearby Oregon Manufacturing Innovation
Center initiative — a collaboration of indus-
try, higher education and government that
combines applied research and development
and workforce training.
Located at PCC’s Columbia County Cen-
ter, 34001 N.E. Wagner Court in Scappoose,
New center to begin
credit offerings in fall
the facility officially opens on Monday, Aug.
16 with a free, five-week series of “On-Ramp
to Manufacturing” classes that are designed
for people interested in working in advanced
manufacturing.
The non-credit, introductory classes are
geared to help participants make informed
decisions about their careers, build skills for
success in school or on the job, and access
support on their journey to becoming a PCC
student.
The courses include “Explore Options”
where students look at career paths in manu-
facturing, learn about educational opportuni-
ties and connect with industry professionals.
It will feature PCC programs like bioscience,
computer aided design and drafting, electronic
engineering, machine manufacturing, micro-
electronics and welding.
Officials say attendees will receive support
as they enter the PCC admissions process,
connect with other students and build skills.
For more information, call 971-722-2175.