CCC Hosts Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Event (Photo) - 09/13/26

OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College invites the public to join its celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, Oct. 10, noon-4 p.m. This free event will feature local Indigenous artisans and community resources, vendors, music performances, community advocate presentations, food and opportunities to learn about and connect with indigenous communities in our region.

“What makes Clackamas Community College's Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration so meaningful is that it goes beyond recognizing history. It provides an opportunity to witness Indigenous people thriving as entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, storytellers and innovators,” said Casey Layton, the college’s chief culture and impact officer. “For five years, I have watched and participated alongside community members generously sharing their knowledge, culture and experiences in ways that deepen understanding and connection.”

Indigenous Peoples Day is sponsored by multiple partners, including the Clackamas Community College Foundation, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Clackamas County, Wenaha Group and Respond to Racism.

“This celebration honors the Indigenous peoples who have been the stewards of this land since time immemorial while also celebrating the vibrant contributions they continue to make today,” Layton said. “When you attend this event, the honoring is active, the learning is authentic, and the sense of community is undeniable."

The event will take place at the Niemeyer Center on the college’s Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. Parking is free. Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-peoples-day-2026-tickets-1991487925996?aff=PressRelease. For questions regarding accommodations, contact the Cougar Leadership, Education and Advocacy for Progress (LEAP) Office at diversity@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-3008.

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Clackamas Community College Hosts Financial Aid And Scholarship Workshop (Photo) - 09/11/26

Report Shows CCC Adds $328 Million To County’s Economy (Photo) - 09/08/26

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College contributed $328 million in added income to the Clackamas County economy in fiscal year 2023-24 and supported 3,762 jobs, according to a new economic impact report examining the college’s role in the regional and state economies.

The impact was equal to approximately 1.2% of the county’s gross regional product. Put another way, one out of every 70 jobs in Clackamas County was supported by the college and its students.

The report, prepared by labor market analytics firm Lightcast using fiscal year 2023-24 data, measures the impact of college operations, student spending and the increased earnings of CCC alumni and the businesses that employ them.

“Clackamas Community College changes lives, but its impact extends well beyond our classrooms,” CCC President Tim Cook said. “When our students gain skills, earn degrees and certificates, and work family-wage jobs, not only do local employers gain the skilled workforce they need, but our entire community benefits. This report shows that investing in CCC is an investment in the future of Clackamas County.”

CCC’s total annual impact includes:

• $225.4 million from the increased earnings of CCC alumni and the businesses they work for, supporting 2,513 jobs.
• $88.1 million from college payroll and other operating expenses, supporting 1,028 jobs.
• $14.5 million from the spending of students who relocated to or remained in Clackamas County to attend CCC, supporting 220 jobs.

The report also found a strong return on investment for students, taxpayers and the broader community. For every dollar students invest in their CCC education, they gain $4.50 in higher lifetime earnings. Taxpayers receive $1.20 in added tax revenue and public-sector savings, and society gains $6 in added income and social savings.

At the statewide level, Oregon’s 17 community colleges added $11 billion to the state economy in fiscal year 2023-24, equal to 3.7% of Oregon’s gross state product. Together, they supported 120,140 jobs — one out of every 23 jobs in the state. The colleges served 125,399 credit students and 77,494 noncredit students during the year.

For more information about the results of this study, visit www.clackamas.edu/economic-impact.

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CCC Foundation Scholarship Application Is Now Open (Photo) - 08/24/26

OREGON CITY – New and returning Clackamas Community College students can now apply for CCC Foundation scholarships. One application automatically matches students with the scholarships for which they qualify.

The CCC Foundation raises funds to provide more than $1 million in scholarship awards each year. Nearly 200 scholarships are available for students across all majors, income levels and enrollment categories. On average, one in three applicants receives a scholarship, which is more than $2,500.

“Your scholarship is helping me turn that hope into reality,” a recent scholarship recipient wrote to the CCC Foundation. “It is not just financial assistance; it is an opportunity. It is a reminder that someone sees my potential and is willing to invest in my future. That gives me strength and motivation to keep moving forward even when the journey feels difficult.”

Scholarships are available for students planning to attend CCC to pursue a degree or certificate. Most recipients must enroll in at least six credits each term and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Scholarship opportunities include awards for:

• Career technical and transfer students
• First-generation college students
• Members of military families
• Single parents
• Students pursuing training for specific careers
• Students with financial need
• Students who attended a high school in the CCC district

Applications are due Oct. 14. Award notifications will be sent in November, and funds will be divided between winter and spring terms of the 2026-27 academic year.

Students are encouraged to allow plenty of time to prepare their short-answer responses and complete the application. You can save the application and complete it in stages.

To apply or learn more, visit www.clackamas.edu/scholarships. For assistance, email scholarships@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-6082.

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