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Prep support

Prep support Free College and Career Workshop planned for MLK Day Douglas County high school and college students are invited to turn Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a chance to prepare for their futures at a free College and Career Planning Workshop. In celebration of community engagement

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Explore UCC

Explore UCC

Explore UCC Students invited to learn about post-secondary options The 12th annual Explore Event at Umpqua Community College will focus on engineering, cybersecurity, forestry, apprenticeships, automotive, business, welding and more. The event is co-sponsored by Bright Futures Umpqua and the Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub. The event will be

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Shining examples

Shining examples Sutherlin teachers earn Harbor Freights award As the need for skilled trade workers continues to grow, we’ve seen schools and industry partners increase efforts to shine a spotlight on the many opportunities that exist for students in fields such as manufacturing, automotive, agriculture and more. In

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Carried away with coding

Carried away with coding Douglas County students participate in Hour of Code event Many Douglas County students explored the world of computer coding in December as part of the worldwide Hour of Code initiative. Interactive coding tutorials with kid-friendly themes like Star Wars, Minecraft, Dance Party and Dr.

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