Careers

PC grad Georgia Johnson received her degree in Hospitality and Ecotourism in June 2023. Nora Pitaro photo.

Peninsula grad uses her hospitality degree every day at work

‘Every time I learned something, I could go into work the next day and apply it’

 

Bailey Powers (submitted)

Forks’ newest pharmacist comes full circle

Recently we caught up with Pirate alumnus Bailey Powers. Between working full time, studying for board exams, and getting ready for a well-earned vacation, she… Continue reading

 

Crystal Bachman is enrolled in the Peninsula College Paralegal Program, and currently works as a Legal Office Assistant at the Attorney General’s office in Port Angeles.

PC Paralegal Program supports student’s life-long dream

By Crystal Bachman I am currently enrolled at Peninsula College to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a paralegal. What truly impresses me about PC… Continue reading

 

Alex Zimpher (left) and Chloe Baldino were recently selected as part of the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team, which honors Washington’s finest higher education students.

2 Peninsula College students named 2023 All-Washington Team Members

Peninsula College students Alex Zimpher and Chloe Baldino were recently selected as part of the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team. The program recognizes and honors Washington’s… Continue reading

Alex Zimpher (left) and Chloe Baldino were recently selected as part of the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team, which honors Washington’s finest higher education students.
Jonah Hoflin enrolled in Peninsula College’s IT Systems Administration program. Thanks to the Worker Retraining and Basic Food Employment and Training programs, he has not had to pay for tuition, books, or supplies.

PC student tricks out his future

As a kid, Jonah Hoflin always liked computers, and has been building them his whole life. “You can trick them out the way you can… Continue reading

Jonah Hoflin enrolled in Peninsula College’s IT Systems Administration program. Thanks to the Worker Retraining and Basic Food Employment and Training programs, he has not had to pay for tuition, books, or supplies.
Soon after graduating from Peninsula College, Colby Groves's new employer sent him to New Zealand where he learned advanced boat welding techniques, and took some time to go bungee jumping.

Stabicraft Marine sends PC Running Start Welding grad to New Zealand

at the same time — led Port Angeles resident Colby Groves to… Continue reading

Soon after graduating from Peninsula College, Colby Groves's new employer sent him to New Zealand where he learned advanced boat welding techniques, and took some time to go bungee jumping.
As a full-time student and parent of two, financing his education was the most significant barrier Jeremy Buggy faced. Thanks to PC Foundation scholarships and his own hard work, Jeremy’s nursing degree is now nearly complete.

‘Working in healthcare has already been a rewarding and fulfilling choice.’

Thanks to Foundation scholarship, nurse Jeremy Buggy will soon be helping patients on the Peninsula

As a full-time student and parent of two, financing his education was the most significant barrier Jeremy Buggy faced. Thanks to PC Foundation scholarships and his own hard work, Jeremy’s nursing degree is now nearly complete.
Jessica Bond enrolled in the Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics Program at Peninsula College and now works in IT Support Services.

Breaking into the tech industry with Peninsula College

By Jessica Bond After my husband and I got married in June 2020, I began to focus on financial stability in retirement. That was what… Continue reading

Jessica Bond enrolled in the Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics Program at Peninsula College and now works in IT Support Services.
Before Christina Wonsey became the Peninsula College Bookaneer, she held many other labels: mother, addict, child abuse survivor and more. School was an escape, and she used it to achieve a better life for her family.

More than “just making it”

PC Alum Christina Wonsey talks about breaking the cycle

Before Christina Wonsey became the Peninsula College Bookaneer, she held many other labels: mother, addict, child abuse survivor and more. School was an escape, and she used it to achieve a better life for her family.
Josh Dalrymple, graduate of the Medical Assisting program at Peninsula College, now works at North Olympic Healthcare Network.

For Josh, Medical Assisting offers variety, consistency, fulfillment

By Josh Dalrymple, graduate of the Medical Assisting program at Peninsula College. I finished the Medical Assisting program at Peninsula College with an AAS degree… Continue reading

Josh Dalrymple, graduate of the Medical Assisting program at Peninsula College, now works at North Olympic Healthcare Network.
Amie Batton, Director of Transitional Studies at Peninsula College.

Keep going, keep learning

Single mother earned her GED and advanced degrees by utilizing PC Services and Support

Amie Batton, Director of Transitional Studies at Peninsula College.
Halloween party at OMP Children's Clinic

Checking in with PC Grad Ariel Hodge, MA-C, CMA (AAMA)

PC alumna Ariel Hodge has worked at Olympic Medical Physicians Women’s Health Clinic as an MA-C for the past three years. Originally from Northern California,… Continue reading

Halloween party at OMP Children's Clinic
Jesse Major is a Public Records Analyst for Clallam County and previously worked as a journalist for the Peninsula Daily News. His time working at The Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s award-winning student newspaper, was the launch of a wild career.

Skills honed in PC Journalism Program help shape graduate’s career trajectory

By Jesse Major My time working at The Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s award-winning student newspaper, was the launch of a wild career I could never have… Continue reading

Jesse Major is a Public Records Analyst for Clallam County and previously worked as a journalist for the Peninsula Daily News. His time working at The Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s award-winning student newspaper, was the launch of a wild career.
Sail Like a Girl team with First Fed's Luxmi Love (Port Townsend Branch Manager) and Steve Oliver (Board Chair) before the NWMC WA 360 race in 2021. (Photo credit: Jen Swanson)

First Fed Gives $1M to Northwest Maritime Center to Expand Access

Located on the peninsula, the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) is dedicated to educating people through maritime experiences, celebrating maritime culture, and supporting the maritime industry.… Continue reading

Sail Like a Girl team with First Fed's Luxmi Love (Port Townsend Branch Manager) and Steve Oliver (Board Chair) before the NWMC WA 360 race in 2021. (Photo credit: Jen Swanson)