Comments on: PCC opens new center for Swan Island industry

By: Christopher Swenson

Christopher Swenson — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:57:49 +0000

Focusing on Trades is long past due.
Wondering if you will be expanding the campus to focus on other Trades such as Appliance Repair?

I’ve been looking for education and training programs in Oregon and am not finding them. Seems only a few states in the mid-west, the south, and eastern states actually have college courses devoted to this Trade. Would love to know PCC’s expansion plans for this well deserved career choice.

By: Feature: Bold strategic visioning effort to map out next five years at PCC | PCC News

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:01:42 +0000

[…] for an associate’s degree at the new Southeast Campus. This comes on the heels of the Swan Island Trades Center, a new 20,000-square-foot trades education building, that opened earlier in September. It is a […]

By: Jim Deatherage

Jim Deatherage — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:23:34 +0000

Wow! Very impressive. I was especially impressed with the continuing upgrade of instrumentation and computer ties into the HVAC program. As someone who has worked in the HVAC field and has family who have done the same, suffice it to say, this is an awesome opportunity for your
students. As Mr. Willebrand states, (my paraphrase) “This is real equipment, real time training, and the necessary room to expand to meet new and challenging advancements.” Kudos to all concerned; this doesn’t just ‘happen.’ It takes planning, expertise, and dedication to the institution’s vision and goals to make all of this come to fruition. Everyone involved in making this move happen deserves a sincere thank you. It will provide a positive impact upon the lives of your students, now and in the future. Well done, indeed!