Columbia County

Ruben Gonzalez in front of trailer A Mobile Impact: Welding Trailer Opening Doors
The PCC Mobile Welding Outreach and Training Center has delivered training to more than 500 area students like Ruben Gonzalez Posted December 9, 2024
Attendees enjoy demos. Manufacturing Day 'Wows' High Schoolers
Students from Columbia, Tillamook, Clatsop and Washington counties attended the Oct. 4 event at the OMIC Training Center Posted October 10, 2024
Erick Tovar-Ramos Class of 2025: DREAMer Blazes Own Trail
EET student Erick Tovar uses career and financial support at PCC to pave his way to a great job at Microchip Technology Posted October 7, 2024
Welding Program Designated Center of Excellence 1
The U.S. Maritime Administration recognized the college’s commitment to preparing students for fulfilling careers within the United States maritime industry Posted May 6, 2024
Teaching The Future STEAM Teachers
The 'Columbia Make ‘N Take' event provided Columbia County educators with skills and resources to enhance STEAM education at their schools Posted March 11, 2024
Semiconductors Power Federal Official's PCC Visit
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonanmici visited Willow Creek for a semiconductor tour and roundtable at the Mechatronics Lab Posted February 27, 2024
Poppie PCC Innovates Training And Support
From transportation and housing to digital resources and food pantries, PCC is creating a basic needs support structure for all students Posted January 8, 2024
STEM Center coordinators holding sign A Day That's Gaining STEAM
PCC's network of STEM and STEAM labs are introducing students and the community to technology and manufacturing that will help build future skills Posted November 8, 2023
Helicopter tour Hundreds of Students Flock to OMIC
PCC's Manufacturing Day at the OMIC Training Center inspired the region's future innovators with hands-on experiences Posted October 9, 2023
Antron Brown Trailblazing NHRA Champion Pit-Stops at OMIC
Brown is the first African American champion in drag racing history, winning the Top Fuel dragster championship in 2012, 2015 and 2016. Posted September 12, 2023