Comments on: Bonamici kicks off new legislation at PCC roundtable

By: Shayla

Shayla — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 03:15:16 +0000

Larry, read the article. They would be offered unpaid internships in exchange for additional pell grants of up to $5000. This would enable low-income students to accept unpaid internships and take advantage of valuable job opportunities and probable future employment.

By: Josephine Pino

Josephine Pino — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:55:36 +0000

This is a great start and shows well-apprecicated recognition of the value of internships and hands-on career education in helping students move toward gainful employment. Becca also brings up a great point in her comment. Many of our students are returning to college seeking skills to supplement their prior traditional academic degrees. In many cases, they don’t qualify for Pell grants, but these are individuals who would achieve employable skills very quickly by participation in a short term internship.

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:55:15 +0000

What about low-income students returning to school who don’t qualify for pell grants because of their inability to pay their student loans?

By: larry bitting

larry bitting — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:05:01 +0000

I guess low come is too much. Even minimum wage is too much. Now they are offered no income. This is contemptible. Don’t these people who have been beat down all their lives deserve a wage for their efforts? Would Larry Summers work for nothing? I know what is next….it will be a crime if you are unemployed.

By: Rob Wagner

Rob Wagner — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:12:04 +0000

As a recognized national leader on the relationship between community colleges and the workforce, we couldn't be happier to host these community conversations. http://news.pcc.edu/2012/11/portland-community-college-congratulates-congresswoman-suzanne-bonamici-on-national-award/

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Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:58:16 +0000

[…] Suzanne Bonamici wants to change that. Bonamici hosted a roundtable discussion at PCC’s Willow Creek Center on Friday, July 12, where she unveiled legislation to help […]