Columbia Gorge Community College
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Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) in The Dalles, Oregon, is highly regarded for its stunning Pacific Northwest setting and its premier career-technical programs, most notably its competitive Nursing degree and its pioneering Electro-Mechanical Technology program focused on wind turbine energy. Students at CGCC experience a tight-knit, supportive campus culture defined by small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and easy access to the Columbia River Gorge’s world-class outdoor recreation. Standing out from many peer two-year institutions, CGCC uniquely offers modern, on-campus student housing at the Chinook Residence Hall and boasts high-tech training facilities, including a newly launched Aviation Maintenance Technician program.
Wikipedia:Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a public community college with campuses in The Dalles and Hood River, Oregon. Established in 1977, it serves residents of Wasco and Hood River counties and the broader Columbia River Gorge region. The college offers transfer degrees, career and technical education programs, adult basic skills, and workforce training. CGCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is a member of the Northwest Athletic Conference.
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