We reserve 4th Wednesdays for member spotlights! For this meeting, we are looking forward to visiting PCC's news Opportunity Center.
*Please note we do not have a Zoom option for this meeting.
The presentation will consist of an overview of Portland Community College by Alyson Kraus, Sr. Government Relations Manager followed by a presentation of the Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue by Center Director, Charles Clay, the role of the Small Business Development Center with Kayla Banda, and the educational Opportunities by Kal Giaretta, Education & Training Specialist.
Charles will offer a building tour at the end of the meeting for those who are interested.
Portland Community College (PCC) is thrilled to welcome you to the PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue(OC42) to introduce you to their new space and community programming opportunities.
Opened in August 2023, the center creates a vibrant hub that connects employers, community members, and the social service system. OC42 provides opportunities for people to transform their lives through education and career track employment with the intent to reverse racial and economic disparities.
Community partnerships
At OC42, PCC partners with community-based organizations and culturally-specific agencies to engage youth and adults, especially those who are disconnected from education and career or are underrepresented in education and industry. They partner directly with ODHS, NAYA and the PCC Small Business Development Center in the space.
Career preparation
Opportunity Center trainings focus on high-demand industries that offer career paths with economic mobility such as Healthcare, Manufacturing and the Quick Start Semiconductor Technician training.
The future brings a brand-new Multnomah County Healthcare Clinic within the building opening in Spring 2025, and 84 low-income housing units on the PCC footprint in collaboration with Home Forward and NAYA opening in Summer 2025.
