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Mobile Welding Classroom is Transforming Skilled Trades Education

12/18/2024

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Portland Community College is redefining access to skilled trades with its Mobile Welding Outreach and Training Center, bringing hands-on welding education directly to rural communities, schools, and beyond.
By transforming a shipping container into a fully functional mobile classroom, PCC has:
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  • Trained 500+ students across 16 locations in just one year.
  • Partnered with Union Pacific and Future Ready Oregon to fund this life-changing initiative.
  • Inspired students like Ruben Gonzalez to pursue careers in maritime industries with real-world, practical training.

This kind of outreach ensures skilled trades remain accessible and relevant in today’s job market. Welding is more than a skill—it’s a gateway to opportunity. 

Kudos to PCC and all the organizations driving innovation in workforce development!

📖 Read more here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2024/12/a-mobile-impact

#WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #EducationInnovation #MobileClassroom #Welding
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