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SBDC - SEVEN Times You Can Attend an SBDC Orientation in February 2020
Orientations offered by PCC’s Small Business Development Center (at no cost!) are a great way to learn about the opportunities we offer to help turn business ideas into action. A typical orientation...
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Instructor Spotlight: Carolyn Waterfall on Leading Change Management
Having been with Portland Community College since 1999, Carolyn Waterfall has taught a wide variety of highly experiential and fun courses designed to enhance leadership, management and communication...
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Advisor Spotlight: Leslie Hildula
Small business ownership runs in Leslie Hildula's family. Her parents and grandparents were entrepreneurs, so she's been around small business owners all of her life. These days she is busy running...
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SBDC - SEVEN Times You Can Attend an SBDC Orientation in February 2020
Orientations offered by PCC’s Small Business Development Center (at no cost!) are a great way to learn about the opportunities we offer to help turn business ideas into action. A typical orientation...
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Phlebotomy, Pharm Tech, Sterile Processing: Technician Programs to Prepare...
Entry-level healthcare careers help open the doors of opportunity while preparing individuals for the industry. These support roles are instrumental in ensuring clinicians can provide the best care for...
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Professional Development for Educators
Our world is continuously changing and evolving, meaning it's crucial to keep your skills up to date. This is particularly important if you're in the field of education, as others are looking to you to...
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Instructor Spotlight: Stacy Bone, Dental Health Education Program Coordinator
Stacy has been with PCC coordinating dental health education courses over the past three years. She was a dental assistant for 14 years before completing her degree in 2012 at PSU in Community Health...
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7 Potential Changes to Portland's Electrical Code in 2020
Electricians in Portland need to pay attention to Oregon’s Electrical Specialty Code, which will implement regulations based on the National Electric Code (NEC) throughout 2020. Even electricians who...
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Instructor Spotlight: Andrew Bruce, Master Optician
With a background as an optician dating back to his teenage years in his home country of England, Andrew Bruce is highly skilled in the industry and is honored to be a Master Optician. The Optician ABO...
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Upcoming Classes and Programs from PCC's Small Business Development Center
Now is the time to start planning for our upcoming courses! We've summarized all upcoming programs and start dates below. Get in touch if you'd like to learn more about a program or need help with...
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How to Hone Your Supervisor Skills
Being a great supervisor is not an inborn trait; it is developed through hard work. It takes a consistent effort to hone abilities. That’s why it’s important to have a good base set of skills, and the...
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Become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) this Spring
The PCC Small Business Development Center will offer Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training for food manufacturers from April 16 to May 29, 2020. PCQI Training will equip you with...
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4 Classes Managers Need to Adapt to Portland Workplaces
It is no secret that in the last decade, Portland's population has grown and the makeup of its workforce has changed drastically. In order to continue to effectively manage your employees, you must...
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Meet Your Instructor: Beth Lennon
Meet Your Instructor: Beth Lennon, Functional Nutrition Beth has a Master’s of Science in Nutrition from NUNM in Portland and has worked for the past 5 years as a Health Coach and Nutritionist. With...
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How Much Does a Clinical Research Assistant Make?
Clinical Research Assistants (CR Assistants) spend their time performing trials for new treatments, diagnostic devices, and medications. They also work with patients directly in a healthcare...
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What Are Portland’s Laws on Tattooing?
Being a successful tattoo artist requires both knowledge and skill. One of the most important aspects of any tattoo artist's knowledge base is an in-depth understanding of the laws and rules that...
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What Are the Five Conflict Resolution Strategies?
Different people use different methods to resolve conflict, and most people have one or more natural, preferred conflict resolution strategies that they use regularly. It is possible to scientifically...
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7 Ways Patient Access Specialists Make Life Better for Hospital Patients
If you've ever been to the hospital, you've likely dealt with a patient access specialist. Patient access specialists (PAS) are typically the first point of contact. Their job is to help, direct, and...
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What Are the Five Conflict Resolution Strategies?
Different people use different methods to resolve conflict, and most people have one or more natural, preferred conflict resolution strategies that they use regularly. It is possible to scientifically...
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7 Ways Patient Access Specialists Make Life Better for Hospital Patients
If you've ever been to the hospital, you've likely dealt with a patient access specialist. Patient access specialists (PAS) are typically the first point of contact. Their job is to help, direct, and...
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