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“We take pride inbeing responsiveand receptive to ourcustomers, who areour students, regionalbusinesses and theentire community.We can quickly builda course or trainingprogram to fill a need.”handles food processors, informationtechnology providers and allthe other various industries that finda home in East County.“We design and implement customtraining for employees,” says Wild,“and it’s the client who drives whatwe offer. The end result for employersis a smarter, more skilled, moreproductive workforce. For employees,we provide high-value training thatmakes them more competitive in thejob market. It’s a win for both sides,and what we do helps power theeconomic development of the entireMHCC district.”Like Wild, Loomis brings a backgroundin workforce developmentand a desire to work inwhat may well be MHCC’s mostentrepreneurial division. “I’ve doneemployee training myself,” she says,“and its value is very clear. The bestand most successful employers knowhow important it is to invest in theirworkers—as the skills of the employeesgrow, so grows the company.”Weinman, who brought his experiencein the private sector to MHCCnearly a decade ago to work at thevital interface between business andindustry and the community collegemission, agrees.“A lot of employers have commonneeds and challenges, but the approachwe take to answering thoseneeds is always customized for thespecific company. We go on site, welisten, we create a tangible connectionso MHCC can be the best possibleresource for these businesses,”says Weinman. “We are a conduitfor the entire college to understandand help provide what will best serveboth students and the employers forwhom they hope to one day work.“Our Customized Training departmentmakes MHCC a true partnerin the success of the people we teachand the people who need theirskills,” continues Weinman. “MHCCis the definition of a community college,which is to be a complete andengaged community partner.”For more information, please contactthe Customized Training departmentat 503-491-7235; workforce.training@mhcc.edu.NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAYOct. 4, Gresham CampusLots of Portland-area businesses employ graduates from MHCC’s weldingand machining programs. MHCC can help you earn a certificate ordegree. Take a tour, meet employers and talk to MHCC graduates. Forreservations and details, please call 503-491-7235.Our client listfor customizedtraining spansmanufacturing,government,education, bankingand more.Aerotek Inc.The Boeing CompanyCity of GreshamClackamas County BankConnor ManufacturingServicesGresham Area Chamber ofCommerceImperial ManufacturingInternational PaperInsituLeatherman Tool GroupMicrochip Technology Inc.Multnomah EducationService DistrictON SemiconductorPortland DevelopmentCommissionRyukoku UniversityShanghai InternationalStudies UniversitySystem Services of AmericaTransportation SecurityAdministrationToyo Tanso USAWorkSource OregonFind out how MHCC canenhance your organization’sleadership skills, productivity andcompetitiveness. Contact us at503-491-7235 or atworkforce.training@mhcc.edu.College + Community • Fall 201329