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Everest College in Portland

The Portland campus of Everest College provides students with experienced professionals in their respective fields to instruct the students. Using hands-on training and working in small intimate groups, teachers are able to give students practical advice, get them involved in class discussions, have them participate in innovative classroom projects and ultimately, help them master vital concepts quickly and easily.

Everest's Career Placement Services team helps graduates prepare for a new career through resume assistance, use of job boards and employment search engines, job interview techniques, and career-appropriate wardrobe guidance for both interviewing and upon beginning a new career.

Formerly Western Business College, the Portland campus has been a fixture of the Downtown Portland area for the past 50 years and sports over 30,000 square feet of space in two buildings. The campus is blocks from Pioneer Square and is near to the TriMet MAX Light Rail service and bus routes.

The campus provides a number of student activities to welcome and assist students:

Student Orientation prior to the start of school
During the third week of every term, students are awarded for academics and attendance in assemblies
Contests and prizes during the assemblies
Student Appreciation Day providing lunch or supper to students
Grad Day meeting and graduation preparation
Graduation Day with full ceremony

Special and Holiday events include:

Santa Day is held just before the Holiday break where students can bring their children to school to meet Santa and participate in games and gifts
Constitution Day
Veterans Day honoring veterans with special activities and refreshments

Everest Student Ambassadors

The Everest Student Ambassador group has been a vibrant, active member of the Everest student community for the last few years. Our members have taken on leadership roles at the school, and have served the community in a variety of different ways. Ambassadors are positive role models for all students at the school; they are academic achievers, have great attendance and a strong desire to help out their fellow students and the community.

Campus Resources

We know how important support and resources can be for students attending school. We'll also help in offering recommendations for services we may not have on campus. The following information and assistance is provided:

Student bus pass assistance. Check with the student success coordinator for more information
Library facilities available Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Library computers available
Tutoring available as needed and offered by student ambassadors and teachers on a case-by-case basis
Bookstore hours:
- Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.
Student lounge with vending machines

Off-Site Resources

Off-site resources available include:

Recommendations for off-site childcare services
Off-site restaurants include:
- McDonalds located at 1035 Southwest 6th Avenue (.3 miles southwest)
- Violetta located at 877 Southwest Taylor (.3 miles west)
- Wet Hot Beef located on Southwest Alder Street (.3 miles west) from the school

Transportation

Transportation routes and public transit includes:

TriMet bus stops located at:
- Southwest 5th Street and Washington Street (161 feet northwest)
- Southwest Salmon Street and 5th Street (.3 miles southwest)
- Southwest 6th Street and Salmon Street (.3 miles southwest) from the school
Near Interstates I-5, I-84 and I-405
Near US Highway 26

Parking

While the campus doesn't have its own parking area/lot, there is access to parking under the building and across the street. Parking fees are included. Be sure and check with a campus representative as parking costs may vary.

Student access to underground and street parking (check for costs)

Security

We know that having a safe and supportive environment is important if our students are to be successful at our school. As a result, we provide the following security measures:

Two security guards from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. during school days
Patrolled parking area
Well-lit campus

Directions

The ability to get to and our campus quickly and safely goes a long way in helping our students to have a successful experience at Everest. The following directions are provided:

Directions from Interstate 5: From I-5 north, take exit 300B, cross the Morrison Bridge and continue straight onto Southwest Washington Street. We're located on the right side of the street.

Directions from Interstate 405: From I-405, take exit 2A and merge onto Northwest 15th Street, turn left at Southwest Alder Street, turn left at Southwest Washington Street and we are located on the left side of the street.

Directions from Interstate 84: From I-84, travel south on I-5 and exit left toward City Center, merge onto the Morrison Bridge and continue on Washington Street. We're located on the left side of the street.

Directions from US Highway 26: From Highway 26, exit Canyon Road and continue until it becomes Southwest Jefferson Street. Continue on Jefferson Street and take the second exit off Traffic Circle onto Southwest 18th Street. Turn right at Southwest Alder Street. Turn left on Southwest 4th Street. Continue on Southwest 4th Street and turn left at Southwest Washing Street. We are located on the right side of the street.