Helping job-seekers improve their skill-sets and training credentials so that they may enter, re-enter, or advance in the workforce as qualified employees.
Workforce Education offers a variety of pathways to earn a degree or certificate with an emphasis on in-demand occupations.
At the orientation workshop, we confirm your eligibility and tell you more about our
funding programs including career exploration, academic advising, and detailed steps
on how to get started.
Workshops are every Wednesday from 2-3pm located in the Career Center Admissions building.
Apply for Workforce Education
Get started by selecting an option below
Pathway for LCC Students
Step 1: Complete the Workforce Universal Application
Having trouble?
Contact danunes@lowercolumbia.edu with questions or problems with the application process.
Step 2: Schedule an intake with a Workforce staff member
After submitting your Workforce Universal application, information about which programs you may be eligible for will be emailed to you. (Please keep in mind that many staff can’t do an intake without a completed application).
Questions?
Contact careers@lowercolumbia.edu for more information.
Future Student (no LCC ID)
Step 1: Complete the inquiry form
Use the form below to provide us with basic contact information for an Orientation Workshop.
Having trouble?
Contact danunes@lowercolumbia.edu with questions or problems with the form.
Step 2: Attend an Orientation Workshop offered every Wednesday
At the orientation workshop, we confirm your eligibility and tell you more about our funding programs including career exploration, academic advising, and detailed steps on how to get started.
Workshops are held every Wednesday from 2-3pm. Please check-in at the Career Center front desk in the Admissions Building on campus.
*Please note that there are no orientations on Nov. 26 2025, Dec. 24 2025 and Dec. 31 2025.
Questions?
Contact careers@lowercolumbia.edu for more information.
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Opportunities for vocational education and career development for eligible low income students who qualify to receive, or are currently receiving, federally issued basic food benefits.
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Job search assistance including resume techniques, interview practice, job search strategies, career related topics, and more. Services are available at no charge, and open to students, alumni and community members.
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Opportunity to earn up to 15 college credits for work experience in your field of study. Volunteer opportunities, internships, work study and paid employment may apply. It's an ideal way to test out a career before investing in training.
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Non-traditional credits are available to anyone who has knowledge and experience in a particular area that can be aligned with a specific class offered at LCC. Examples include: work and life experience, formal and informal education, training from in-state, out-of-state and foreign institutions, and military service.
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A state funded program designed for students in professional/technical programs who are seeking to improve their skills and prepare for a high demand career. Assistance with funding, additional advising, career tools and overall support provided.
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State funded scholarship program for eligible foster students that pays for tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation and some personal expenses.
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Through referral from the Department of Social and Health Services, the WorkFirst program supports parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to provide low-income families with stability and a path toward self-sufficiency. Participants receive additional guidance and aid while they are attending a vocational or basic skills program.
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A state-funded program administered by Lower Columbia College that helps students get started or complete a professional-technical program at LCC.