Clark College Community and Continuing Education

Clark College Community and Continuing Education Continuing education designed to meet your personal, professional & organizational goals: https://www.clark.edu/cce/

Clark College Community and Continuing Education (CCE) is Southwest Washington's premier provider of workforce training and non-credit learning, serving more than 10,000 people annually. These elements are part of CCE's vision to maintain and continually develop its status as the region's premier provider of classes, seminars, certificate programs and training opportunities that serve the resident

s and businesses of the Southwest Washington region. CCE offers classes at two locations in Southwest Washington, at the Columbia Tech Center in East Vancouver, and Clark College's main campus in central Vancouver. All campus locations offer easy access from Interstate 5, Highway 14 and nearby Interstate 205.

Wondering whether you’ve saved enough to retire comfortably?Clark College Community and Continuing Education’s Intro to ...
05/01/2026

Wondering whether you’ve saved enough to retire comfortably?

Clark College Community and Continuing Education’s Intro to Retirement Strategies is a three-session online workshop that helps participants take a clearer, more informed look at retirement planning.

The class covers essential, unbiased strategies related to taxes, Social Security, and reliable income so students can begin planning with greater confidence.

Begins May 7
Online | 3 sessions

Learn more and register through Clark College Community and Continuing Education.

Penguin Talks returns this spring with a lunchtime speaker series exploring local history, community, and resilience.The...
04/13/2026

Penguin Talks returns this spring with a lunchtime speaker series exploring local history, community, and resilience.

The next talk in the series is April 27: A Community Cornerstone: 90 Years of the Port of Camas-Washougal with Trang Lam, Executive Director of the Port of Camas-Washougal.

Upcoming talks also include:
May 13 – How the Founders Defined Freedom
May 18 – Two Towns, One History: The Legacy of The Camas-Washougal Historical Society
May 20 – LGBTQ+ History and Resilience

These library events are open to the public at no cost.

Please note: America’s Moral Reckoning, originally scheduled for May 6, has been canceled.

Spring is loading… 🌼📚 Browse our online catalogue starting March 16📝 Registration opens March 23Get ready to grab your s...
02/23/2026

Spring is loading… 🌼

📚 Browse our online catalogue starting March 16
📝 Registration opens March 23

Get ready to grab your spot!
Learn more: www.clark.edu/cce

🎨 Instructor Spotlight: Nathun FinkhouseWhen asked what he loves most about teaching at Clark, Nathun shares:“Seeing som...
12/26/2025

🎨 Instructor Spotlight: Nathun Finkhouse

When asked what he loves most about teaching at Clark, Nathun shares:

“Seeing someone’s face light up when they realize they can indeed be artistic is the most rewarding thing I know.”

Many of Nathun’s students haven’t practiced art since childhood—sometimes decades. He understands the baggage people carry into creative spaces and takes joy in helping quiet that inner voice that says “I’m not good enough.” His classes focus on exploration, experimentation, and rediscovering creative confidence in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

This winter, Nathun will be teaching a variety of art classes—including watercolor, drawing, and acrylic—inviting students of all experience levels to reconnect with their creativity.

👉 Explore Nathun’s Winter classes & register here:
https://www.campusce.net/clark/category/category.aspx?token=winter26mailer

✨ Follow his work:
✨ Learn more: nathunfinkhouse.com

✨ Instructor Spotlight: Tami Smith | Watercolor Artist & CCE InstructorMeet Tami Smith, a longtime educator who brings 4...
11/29/2025

✨ Instructor Spotlight: Tami Smith | Watercolor Artist & CCE Instructor

Meet Tami Smith, a longtime educator who brings 40 years of teaching experience to her joyful watercolor classes. After 25 years in the classroom and 15 years as a full-time art teacher, she still lights up when someone tries something new.

“I love getting to know the students. Everyone is so nice and so fun — my goal is always for people to enjoy themselves and feel successful.”

When Tami moved to Vancouver for retirement, she wanted to stay connected and creative — and we’re so glad she chose Clark.

🎨 Watch for her upcoming Watercolor & Ink workshops — her sessions fill quickly!

Winter Registration opens December 15th, Winter Term classes begin January 5th.

https://www.campusce.net/clark/course/course.aspx?catId=318$token=tamismithprofile

A peaceful winter workshop for anyone needing creative relaxation.Watercolor & Ink Cards: Winter Workshop📅 Dec 6 • 10 a....
11/20/2025

A peaceful winter workshop for anyone needing creative relaxation.

Watercolor & Ink Cards: Winter Workshop
📅 Dec 6 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Great for beginners, holiday gifting, and mindful art time.

Register: www.clark.edu/cce

Writers and storytellers — we’ve added a two-night remote workshop designed to help emerging voices move from “drafting”...
11/20/2025

Writers and storytellers — we’ve added a two-night remote workshop designed to help emerging voices move from “drafting” to “published.”

Get Published 2026!
📅 Dec 1–2 • 7–8:30 p.m. • Remote

Perfect for writers looking to build strong submission habits in the new year.
Register: www.clark.edu/cce

Writers and storytellers — we’ve added a two-night remote workshop designed to help emerging voices move from “drafting”...
11/20/2025

Writers and storytellers — we’ve added a two-night remote workshop designed to help emerging voices move from “drafting” to “published.”

Get Published 2026!
📅 Dec 1–2 • 7–8:30 p.m. • Remote

Perfect for writers looking to build strong submission habits in the new year.
Register: www.clark.edu/cce

🌧 Gorge wind. Freezing rain. Surprise snow days.Our weather instructor has thoughts. 👇This winter in the Portland–Vancou...
10/31/2025

🌧 Gorge wind. Freezing rain. Surprise snow days.

Our weather instructor has thoughts. 👇

This winter in the Portland–Vancouver area is expected to be a classic La Niña pattern: bigger swings and more drama, not just steady drizzle.

From his winter forecast:
• Expect heavy rain events, possible flooding, fog, and strong Gorge winds
• Freezing rain is on the table
• 3 snow events are likely for our area this season — one moderate (about 2–3"), two lighter (an inch or less)

This is why we love our instructors: they don’t just teach in a classroom. They’re out in the community giving talks, answering questions, and taking students into the field to see real geology and weather in action.

📸 Pictured: Kyle Dittmer (Weather 101 / Geology of the Columbia Gorge) with a student at Latourell Falls.

Want to actually understand what’s happening in the sky this winter — and why the Gorge does what it does?

➡ Weather 101 starts February 3 at our Columbia Tech Center location.

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18700 SE Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA
98660

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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