Pioneer Pacific College

 

 

With a variety of programs for students, Pioneer Pacific College is the perfect place for an affordable, quality education that will help you attain a great career. Each campus offers different programs from medical assisting and X Ray technician, to business programs to the Culinary Institute in Portland. Anyone can find a career path that fits their interests and personality at this college. For those who aren’t located near a campus, Pioneer Pacific College also offers a variety of online programs that will give you the same high level curriculum as the on-campus options.

 

Pioneer Pacific College Campus Locations:
Beaverton
4145 SW Watson Ave. #300
Beaverton, OR 97005

Wilsonville
27501 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070

 

Springfield
3800 Sports Way
Springfield, OR 97477

Oregon Culinary Institute
1701 SW Jefferson St.
Portland, OR 97201

 

 

Programs
Pioneer Pacific College offers degree programs in the following areas:
 Healthcare
 Business
 Criminal Justice
 Information Technology
 Paralegal
 Legal Studies
 Oregon Culinary Institute

 

With a wide range of Associates Degrees and Diploma Programs, you can find the right career for you, or transfer your credits toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Available programs include Medical Assisting, Business Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Computer Technology, Legal Assistant, Information Technology and much more. If you want to step into a new career path, find the best program for you. An accredited school, Pioneer Pacific College offers you a quality education that will help you find a great job or continue on in your education. If you’ve always dreamed of a creative career, check out the Oregon Culinary Institute and learn to achieve a balance of flavors with many different ingredients in a creative manner. The Oregon Culinary Institute offers programs in Restaurant management, Culinary Arts and Pastries. Whether your dream is to work in a five star restaurant or create fabulous cakes and other sweets for clients of all types, this school can give you the skills you need to make your goals a reality. If you don’t know where to start, talk to an Admissions Officer to find a program that is suited to your goals and your personality.

 

For those who prefer an online education, Pioneer Pacific College has many program options. A user friendly online platform allows you to study on your own time, which is perfect for students who need to schedule their education around work and not the other way around. The curriculum is the same as what is offered on campus with instructors that are knowledgeable and accessible.

 

Faculty and Employees
At Pioneer Pacific College, you will be guided by expert faculty members with rich educational backgrounds and real world experience to give you a comprehensive education. Faculty members care about their students, and are available and helpful to you. Students are also assigned an Admissions Officer to help them with their academic progress from finding programs to assistance in finding tutors if needed. Your Admissions Officer will work with you to ensure that you get the best, most personalized education experience that will help you be more likely to succeed after you have completed your program. Class sizes are designed with a smaller student: teacher ratio, allowing students to receive more personal attention from teachers.

 

Admissions
To be admitted to Pioneer Pacific College, you need a high school diploma or GED, a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a COMPASS test, also known as the ACT COMPASS test. Applicants who already have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution may have their credits transferred and their test requirements waived. Students interested in transferring should speak with an Admissions Specialist to for assistance in transferring credits and choosing a compatible program.

 

Financial Aid
If you are in need of financial assistance, see a Financial Aid Officer who will work with you one on one to assess your options. Pioneer Pacific College accepts financial aid in various forms for qualified applicants. Meeting with a Financial Aid Officer will help you assess your options, and the officers can help you through the process of applying and receiving financial aid. They can help you through the application as well as gathering the necessary forms and information needed to successfully fill them out. For students who do not meet the guidelines for financial aid, Pioneer Pacific College offers payment plan options. Your Financial Aid Officer will help you determine which options are the best for you and for your education.

 

Resources
Pioneer Pacific College offers many resources to its students from events such as student open houses to a blog with much useful information. Students can stay up to date on events and news happening in the college, but they can also read articles about practical application for their degree. Pioneer Pacific College also offers guidance on how to structure your education to get the best results. Talking to your Admissions Officer and the faculty, or reading regular blog posts will help you make the most of your degree program and put it to good use. Regardless of which program path you’re on from Health Care to Paralegal, you will find the resources you need to use your education to truly better your life and find the most rewarding career for you.

 

Oregon Culinary Institute
For those who are interested in a career in the culinary arts, Pioneer Pacific College offers the Oregon Culinary Institute. With different programs aimed to teach you the skills you need to create world class dishes that are full of flavor, the Oregon Culinary Institute offers a robust education for any would be chef.

 

You will learn everything you need to know to create amazing meals that patrons will love. You will also learn about creating an atmosphere that diners will embrace, from setting a nice table to learning how to mix drinks. The school also offers extern practicum so you can put your skills to the test in a real restaurant setting. Students can also learn the ins and outs of running a kitchen effectively, including essentials like storage, prep and cleaning that will always keep you in compliance with health inspections.

 

For students who prefer life on the sweet side, the Oregon Culinary Institute offers a Baking and Pastry program in which you will learn to make a wide range of sweet confections. From extravagant wedding cakes to pastries that fly off the shelves of a coffee shop, you will learn how to combine ingredients for confections that are popular with customers who want to satisfy their sweet tooth.

 

Another program available at the Oregon Culinary Institute – part of Pioneer Pacific College – is a degree in restaurant management. If you want to be involved in the world of hospitality but love working with people and being in charge, this degree program is perfect for you. Its curriculum will teach you everything you need to know about running a restaurant, from different cooking techniques to accounting to personnel management. Following this program, you will know how to set a tone with a pleasant dining room, and will know how to manage every member of your staff from the hostesses to the bartenders. By getting practical experience with externships offered by the school, you will have an understanding of every position in your restaurant, leading to better, more effective management techniques.

 

People of all interests and personalities can find a program in which they will thrive at Pioneer Pacific College. By speaking with your Admissions Counselor, you will learn which potential programs are a good fit for you, and you will be able to take the first step toward finding a rewarding career.