Civil Municipal - Feb 2024

ways to handle that growth and continue to provide the services that we do, to our existing customers.” WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Portland Community College has established a satellite campus in the community, serving as a training center aligned with OMIC R&D. According to Vogel, the campus focuses heavily on tech and manufacturing skills through coursework, certification, and degree programs. It also customizes programs for local businesses, offering a valuable resource for skill development. Despite opening amid the challenges of COVID, the campus has become a significant community asset, providing not only educational opportunities but also serving as a popular community venue for meetings and events.“We were trying to schedule an event there last week, and we had to avoid Monday because the Lego club is meeting there and the Boy Scouts are meeting there,”Vogel Portrays.“I love this because they’re surrounded by these glass-walled 38 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 02