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Providing care
for multiple ages
We are excited to welcome you
to the new Carmen Parrish Walk-
er Day Care Center at 4236 NE
8th Avenue. The center is named
in honor of a legendary educator
from Portland Public Schools and
dedicated member of Allen Tem-
ple CME Church. The Carmen
Parrish Walker Day Care Center
is a centered based childcare and
pre-school serving children early
ages of 9 months and after school
ages up to 11 years old.
We have created a loving, nur-
turing, safe and stimulating envi-
ronment for all children. We are in
compliance with all the guidelines
and rules according to the Oregon
Department of Human Services/
Oregon Department of Education
Early Learning Division Office of
Allen temple church. New daycare will be held at the church
Child Care. We accept employ-
ment related day care (ERDC).
Health and safety is our top priori-
ty. Following all CDC guidelines.
Our mission is implementing
the latest effective teaching prac-
tices to promote positive learning
outcomes for child development.
Hours of operation Monday thru
Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Publisher and Editor in Chief : Mark Washington, Sr.
Practicing gowning with Poppie the Panther
Youth Manufacturing Day Showcase
Career
Opportunities
For Hillsboro
Students
Portland Community College’s
Willow Creek Opportunity Center
(241 SW Edgeway Drive) ignited
the spark of curiosity and ambi-
tion in about 60 high school stu-
dents from Washington County on
Feb. 28. In collaboration with the
Hillsboro School District and the
Washington County Chamber of
Commerce, the center hosted an
immersive Youth Manufacturing
Day aimed at shedding light on
the diverse pathways within the
manufacturing industry.
Attendees embarked on a
whirlwind tour through six in-
teractive stations, each offering
a glimpse into the exciting world
of manufacturing. From donning
bunny suits at the gowning station
to delving into the cutting-edge
realm of virtual reality, students
had the opportunity to engage
firsthand with various aspects of
manufacturing technology. In ad-
dition, representatives were on
hand to discuss job and employ-
ment opportunities at their compa-
nies, including Jireh Semiconduc-
tors, Qorvo, Align Precision and
Twist Bioscience, to name a few.
“PCC and local industry part-
ners have a shared goal to raise
awareness of manufacturing and
semiconductor jobs with career
growth potential,” said DaNene
Dwyer, program manager with
the Willow Creek Opportunity
Center. “At Youth Manufacturing
Day, high school students were
able to explore opportunities in
an industry they might not have
considered before.”
In its second year, the event
aims to not only showcase PCC’s
array of manufacturing-related
programs but also to inspire the
next generation of industry lead-
ers. By offering a hands-on expe-
rience and highlighting the prac-
tical applications of bioscience,
microelectronics, and more,
organizers hope to spark enthu-
siasm and encourage students
to pursue educational pathways
that align with their interests
and aspirations.
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