PCC Events
PCC's Birthday Party!
Celebrate with our live DJ, photo booth, and delicious lunch provided by our Catering Services team. And of course, no birthday party is complete without a goodie bag - the first 100 people who arrive will receive a PCC tote bag, and everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win even more awesome prizes!
May 15, 2024
11:30 - 1:30 PM
Sylvania Campus, Performing Arts Center Courtyard
12000 SW 49th Avenue, Portland OR 97219
Financial Aid Workshop
In cooperation with Financial Aid, the ESOL advisor team has organized a "Financial Aid 101" workshop for Friday, May 17th at 12pm on Zoom! This workshop is open to Level 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 students interested in Financial Aid. The workshop will run about an hour and be open to questions at the end.
The presentation will address:
Financial Aid Basics
Financial Aid Cycle
Communicating with Financial Aid
Additional Resources
Who? Anyone, but designed especially for ESOL 5, 6, 7 & 8 students (documented & undocumented)
What? Financial Aid 101 for ESOL
When? Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Where? On Zoom https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/93413310780
Online Talk Time Cafe
Talk Time Café on Zoom
Mondays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday, April 15
Monday, April 22
Monday, April 29
Monday, May 6
Monday, May 13
Monday, May 20
Monday, June 3
with International Peer Leaders
Use this Zoom link every time:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78206030566?pwd=dm29ZWAerFpXqgWAnVIGWXlkCUHFyb.1
Talk Time Cafe
Join us every week to practice English with fellow students and an International Peer Leader.
The Spring term's hours are:
Mondays from 1-2 PM at CA
Tuesdays from 12-1 PM at SE
Wednesdays from 1-2 PM at SY
Thursdays from 12-1 PM at RC
We do not meet the first or last week of the term or on holidays!
Drop-In SNAP Application Assistance
Want free groceries? SNAP is a resource that can help college students pay for food. See if you qualify and get help applying for SNAP benefits at our drop-in SNAP application workshops.
4/16, 12-1 pm, TCB 311 SYLVANIA
5/21, 12-1 pm, TCB 311 SYLVANIA
4/30, 12-1 pm, TEB 227 CASCADE
5/28, 12-1 pm, TEB 227 CASCADE
6/4, 12-1 pm, TEB 227 CASCADE
For more information, email: pcc-pantherpantry@pcc.edu or tdowd@pcc.edu
See if you qualify for SNAP in less than three minutes! Fill out this online screening form to find out.
Spring Free Food Markets
Free Food Markets are community events that center fresh produce provided by the Oregon Food Bank. We get large orders of produce from OFB and add in backstock of non perishable items to distribute to community members. Free Food Market is a one-off event that is scheduled around our campus delivery schedule from the OFB. This event is open to all and there are no limits. No ID is needed to attend, we only ask how many are in their household. Additionally, the Basic Needs Bike Mechanic will be onsite to do bike repairs. We ask that participants bring their own bag or box to transport the food. Join us at one of our Spring Term Free Food Markets!
4/8/24 - Cascade SU 1st Floor * 12-2pm
4/20/24 Rock Creek Building 5 Lobby * 11:30am-1:30am
5/1/24 - Southeast MTH Great Hall * 1:30pm-3:30pm
5/13/25 - Cascade SU 1st Floor * 11:30am-1:30am
6/3/24 - Sylvania CC Upper Mall * 1:30pm-3:30pm
Free Classes
Classes to Help You Get a Better Job
Sign up for Computer Basics-All Language Levels Welcome
Sign up for Computer Basics for English Language Learners-All Language Levels Welcome
Sign up for EXPLORE CAREER AND COLLEGE FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Sign up for Discover Healthcare
Sign up for Discover Manufacturing
Apply for the Quickstart to Semiconducting
Sign up for College and Career coaching
Explore College and Career for Immigrants and Refugees
(best suited for esol 4 and higher)
April 8-18,10am-12pm at 42nd Ave
May 13-23, 10am-12pm online
June 10-20, 5:30-7:30pm at Willow Creek
Computer Basics for English Language Learners
(all English levels welcome! Offered at 42nd ave)
April 23 & 24, 1:00PM -3:00PM - Microsoft Office Basics
May 28 & 29, 1:00PM - 3:00PM - Google Workspace Basics
Jun 25 & 26, 1:00PM-3:00pm - Google Docs and Sheet
Computer Basics for College Success
(all are welcome)
42nd Ave: April 18 & 19, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Microsoft Office Basics
42nd Ave: May 23 & 24, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Google Workspace Basics
Willow Creek: April 3 & 4, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Computer and Internet Basics
Willow Creek: May 8 & 9, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Microsoft Office Basics
Students who are in level 5 or higher and who have an interest in a career in Manufacturing or Healthcare would also do well in our Discover Series. You can read more about those classes here: