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PCC summit to focus on new CAD technologies
Photos and story by James Hill
˿Ƶ along with Autodesk and SolidWorks, are hosting a full day CAD Summit for design and education professionals.
˿Ƶ Computer Aided Design and Drafting Program is hosting the summit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Performing Arts Center, Sylvania Campus (12000 S.W. 49th Ave.). There will be classroom training, seminars, Q-and-A sessions and demos of the future of mechanical computer-aided design technologies. Co-sponsors for the event include and , with support from and .
This event is free to the public, and lunch, parking, and prizes will be provided.
“We wanted to provide a comprehensive event that allows various design professionals, CAD technologists and students a chance to get together under one roof and share ideas,” said Mark Hagen, chair of the PCC CADD program and summit organizer. “Also, we want to provide them with a little perspective on what the job climate is like in Portland. We will have hands-on training so people can see the newest concepts and design software we teach at PCC.”
At PCC, students can earn a one-year certificate in computer-aided design and drafting, providing the skills needed to obtain an entry-level position in the field. Industry-standard skills include freehand drafting, modern computer-aided design programs, 3-D modeling, mathematical concepts and problem solving. Graduates include employees in the engineering departments for such companies as Nike, in footwear design; or Leupold and Stevens, in binocular and scope design and engineering.
To look at the schedule or to register, visit: www.pcc.edu/programs/drafting-design/summit
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at ˿Ƶ. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »