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Umpqua Community College

Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon, proudly offering an ever-expanding array of in-demand college degree, workforce development, and community learning programs.

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UCC Alum Unlocks Opportunities with Education

Josh, a UCC graduate and fresh addition to the Con-Vey team in Roseburg, explained his professional journey and how his CIS degree prepared him for his new position as an electrical engineer. “I actually went to UCC twice, first attended UCC in 2007 to acquire a digital systems technology degree that gave me several opportunities, one of which was working for Roseburg Forest Products.”

“During my time at RFP, I saw the inherent need for internal IT support. We didn’t have anyone. So, I returned to UCC to obtain a CIS degree to fill the IT administrative position with Roseburg Forest Products.” The CIS degree not only provided Josh with job security but helped differentiate him from other workers in the company. “My time at RFP was good,” he said, “The CIS degree and the IT role equipped me with advanced technical skills that were necessary in preparation for my position at Con-Vey. The CIS degree was the foundation. Without it, my life would probably be a lot different.”

Josh’s story not only shows us how a CIS degree can differentiate you in the workforce, but it also illustrates how this opens the door to opportunities not previously accessible by functioning as a stepping stone into an incredibly rewarding career.

 

Success Stories from Umpqua Community College

Sydney Miele standing and smiling in front of a Foley & Lardner LLP office sign, where she works as a legal assistant after graduating from UCC's Paralegal program.
Success Stories

From Uncertain to Unstoppable — How Sydney Miele Built Her Paralegal Career with UCC

From uncertain to unstoppable – this is how Sydney Miele built her legal career with UCC . . .
When Sydney Miele entered the Paralegal program at UCC, she didn’t know which direction she wanted to take. “Going into the program, I wasn’t completely set on what I wanted to do exactly in the legal field. I was leaning toward being a paralegal or maybe even like a law clerk… maybe doing a couple years of law school.”

Three family members in green graduation caps and gowns hold hands outside the Ford Nursing Science Center, celebrating their UCC nursing graduation together.
Success Stories

From Patients to Providers, One Family Finds Their Path to Nursing at UCC

When you’re a patient in the hospital, there are days when your strength fades and it feels easier to give up. Often, it’s a nurse who helps you find hope again. The Newell and Robbins family knows this experience well. All four siblings spent extended time in hospitals and saw firsthand the difference a compassionate nurse can make. “We had a front-row seat to the impact of good nursing.
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Welding for My Son: Resilience Through Education

When Gabriella Spencer moved to Roseburg, she never dreamed she would have her GED, let alone be in a two-year welding program. “I left a bad situation in Ohio, and I came here with nothing. I was in a homeless shelter with my son, who was just entering first grade. He was still in that place where he didn’t want to go to school. He wanted to stay at home with mommy all day and play, and I’m trying to explain the importance of education. While I’m doing this, I’m thinking, I’ve never even gotten my GED.”

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