State elderly and disabled transportation grant applications available

The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) announces the availability of applications for the FY2014 and FY2015 Special Transportation Formula Fund.  Sponsored by the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Public Transit Division, this program funds transportation services benefiting the elderly and people with disabilities.  Eligible applicants are public and private non-profit agencies with managerial and [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:49-08:00November 25th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on State elderly and disabled transportation grant applications available

CCC Customized Training offers Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Gain the tools to transform your business by reducing defects and improving profitability through Six Sigma Black Belt Training. Customized Training and Development Services (CTDS) at Clackamas Community College (CCC) is offering the groundbreaking quality management training at a special rate of $4,295, a substantial savings over many similar programs. Classes begin in January and [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:49-08:00November 23rd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on CCC Customized Training offers Six Sigma Black Belt Training

CCC’s ‘Motion Capture’ technology class is first in state

Clackamas Community College (CCC) is pioneering high-tech motion capture technology classes this winter term. It’s the kind of technology that’s used in leading video game studios, Hollywood blockbusters like “Avatar” and legendary digital effects studios like Lucasfilm. Andy Mingo, director of CCC’s Digital Media Communications (DMC) program, and SuperGenius game art production studio will demonstrate [...]

By |2016-11-21T10:50:35-08:00November 23rd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on CCC’s ‘Motion Capture’ technology class is first in state

9/11 first responder is keynote at firefighter fundraiser

Joe Torillo, a first responder to 9/11 in New York City, will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser to benefit an endowment honoring John Percin, Jr. of West Linn. Percin was among the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighters, who died protecting the lives of others on June 30 in Yarnell, Arizona. The benefit will [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:50-08:00November 23rd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on 9/11 first responder is keynote at firefighter fundraiser

December children’s programs – Ledding Library

Below are the upcoming programs at Ledding Library of Milwaukie. All programs are FREE and take place at Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st , Milwaukie, 503-786-7580. Saturday, December 7 at 2:00pm: Puppet Show presented by the Micha-el School. Puppeteers will present “Jack Frost,” an original tale by Charles Sangster.Ages 3 & up Monday, December 9 at [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:50-08:00November 11th, 2013|Chamber Blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on December children’s programs – Ledding Library

December Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events

December 3-4 Craft Fair The annual CCC craft fair and gingerbread contest will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days in the Community Center. This event is open to the public and is sponsored by CCC’s Student Leadership. For more information call 503-594-3040 or email mbaker@clackamas.edu . December 4, 11 Chrysalis: Women [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:50-08:00November 10th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on December Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events

Information session set for former WW Metal Fab employees

An information session is scheduled for employees affected by layoff announcements at WW Metal Fab in late September. The Clackamas Community College Workforce Department will present an information session on Tuesday, November 12, from 2:30 to 4:30pm at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. The session will take place in in room 117 of the [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:50-08:00November 9th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Information session set for former WW Metal Fab employees

Kaiser Permanente Northwest awards $15,000 to Exceed Enterprises’ Work Futures Program

Exceed Enterprises has been selected to receive a $15,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit Program to support the addition of a job developer to their Work Futures Program that provides vocational training, skill development and job readiness for people with disabilities. Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit Program is dedicated to improving the health of individuals [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:14:50-08:00November 5th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Kaiser Permanente Northwest awards $15,000 to Exceed Enterprises’ Work Futures Program

‘Imagine Clackamas’ concludes a year of community discovery

The process took a year, and more than 2,000 people participated in surveys, interviews and business focus groups for the Imagine Clackamas community engagement initiative. From the hundreds of responses gathered in the process, a clear theme emerged: The community values Clackamas Community College (CCC) for providing local, affordable education and training that leads to [...]

By |2013-11-03T15:40:37-08:00November 3rd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on ‘Imagine Clackamas’ concludes a year of community discovery

PSU and CCC join in renewed co-admission agreement

Since 1997, more than 500 students have benefited from a co-admission agreement between Clackamas Community College (CCC)  and Portland State University (PSU). Presidents of PSU and CCC will attend a signing ceremony on Monday, November 18th, formalizing a renewed co-admission agreement between the two colleges. PSU President Wim Wiewel and CCC President Joanne Truesdell will [...]

By |2013-11-03T15:26:17-08:00November 3rd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on PSU and CCC join in renewed co-admission agreement
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