PCC Willow Creek Center * 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Beaverton OR 97006 * Phone 971- 722 - 2713
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Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, facing a layoff or you want to redirect your career, we have the resources to assist you in your search for employment.

Portland Community College and Washington County Workforce Development work closely with local businesses in the traditional manufacturing industries to create short term training programs for entry level Operator and Technician positions specific to their hiring requirements.Training varies from 7 weeks to 2 terms, and upon completion companies are ready to hire graduates!

Students must first attend an informational orientation and assessment to learn more about the trainings

GED TESTING AT WILLOW CREEK

The GED Testing Center at PCC Willow Creek is now open.  This GED testing center is the only location in Washington County where those over 20 can take their GED Exams.  We offer testing on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and offer tests in both English and Spanish.  We are very excited to welcome testers to our center, and look forward to serving the Washington County community.  Please see our website for registration and orientation information: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/testing/ged/

Flyer (English) (Spanish)

WorkSource Portland Metro locations in Washington County:

WorkSource Portland Metro Beaverton/Hillsboro (503-526-2700)

WorkSource Portland Metro Tualatin (503-612-4200).

Manufacturing Trainings & Educational Services :

• Entry-Level Health Careers for Non-Native English Speakers:Learn about Vocational ESL Healthcare Trainings at Portland Community College. Trainings include : Career Pathways Direct Care Worker Training, HOPE (Healthcare Oregon Pathways to Employment) VESL CNA Training (a partnership between PCC CLIMB for Health Professional and PCC Rock Creek ESOL Department), Career Pathways VESL Healthcare Training
  Next VESL CNA will run in Fall 2012
• Manufacturing Foundations Training: Open to all job seekers interested in machine manufacturing. High school diploma or GED required. This 6.5 week training is located at the PCC Willow Creek Center. 80% of students are hired after completion. Hiring companies include Precision Wire Components, ClearEdge Power and ViaSystems. Next session - To be determined. There will be Reading and Math assessment.

Review Basic Math