In bustling Portland, a promising career awaits in the field of Optician Assistance. At PCC, you can kickstart your journey with just one term in our Optician Assistant Training program. By the program's end, you can even hand your resume to a potential employer.

Topics: Healthcare, Entry Level Healthcare Careers, institute for health professionals, Optician ABO

Conflict is an inherent part of human interaction, and nearly every workplace encounters its fair share. While some workplaces are no strangers to daily crisis management, even the most harmonious environments can benefit from the skills and insights gained through mediation training. At PCC's Professional Development and Training, we offer courses that equip you with the tools to navigate conflicts effectively, fostering a more peaceful and productive work environment.

Topics: Professional Development, Mediation

In this video, Michael Poley and Elizabeth Kozup, co-owners of Poley Creative, talk about their entrepreneurial journey and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Restaurants, Advanced Small Business Management =

Topics: Functional Nutrition, Integrative Healthcare, Herbalism

The cannabis industry has experienced an unprecedented surge in recent years, making it a hotbed of opportunity for those seeking exciting and rewarding career paths. With PCC's comprehensive Cannabis Studies program, you can equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this flourishing industry.

Topics: Professional Development, Cannabis

In today's fast-paced world, staying ahead in your career means continuously acquiring new skills and knowledge. That's where PCC's Professional Development and Training division comes in. With a diverse range of courses and certifications, PCC is your partner in personal and professional growth.

Topics: Professional Development

Across the nation, countless individuals participate in American Heart Association (AHA) trainings each year, and many of these invaluable courses are readily available at the Portland Community College’s Institute for Health Professionals. These cardiology-focused trainings not only equip healthcare professionals but also individuals in non-healthcare settings with the essential skills needed to support or save lives during cardiac emergencies. As the premier provider of such trainings in the United States, the AHA offers evidence-based strategies crucial in a cardiac event.

Learn More About American Heart Association Courses at PCC

Topics: Healthcare, AHA & Cardiology, institute for health professionals, American Heart Association

Do you know what your body's largest organ is? Surprise, it's not the brain—it's your skin! That's right, your skin makes up about 16% of your body weight, and for most adults, that's a hefty 20 pounds or more. But what happens when your skin isn't at its best? Enter eczema.

Topics: Functional Nutrition, Integrative Healthcare, Herbalism

El Cuadrilatero Cafe: From Lucha Libre Dreams to Entrepreneurial Triumphs

In this video, Israel Martinez, owner of El Cuadrilatero Cafe, describes his entrepreneurial journey and the support provided by the PCC SBDC along the way. Read more below:

Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Restaurants

 

We are Elisa and Jill, instructors of the Getting Your Recipe to Market (GYRM) training program at the PCC SBDC. Today, we're sharing tips and tricks for getting your recipe onto the grocery shelves. Let's start with packaging. What are some things you can do to secure your space on the shelves and ultimately get into customers’ baskets?

Topics: Small Business, Growing a Business, Getting Your Recipe to Market, business builders