Where will you be tomorrow?

If you’re looking for a career with a future, Discover Clackamas Community College’s unique High-Purity Water Production Certificate in the Water & Environmental Technology Program

Careers in the high-tech industry don’t always include wearing a "bunny" suit. Clackamas Community College, Intel Corporation, Siltronics, LSI and other industry giants have joined forces to develop the High-Purity Water Production Certificate in our Water & Environmental Technology Program. The CCC program is the only one of its kind west of the Mississippi River, and HPW technicians are needed in the semiconductor industry across the country.

What do HPW technicians do?

You’ll work with other engineers and technicians in a team environment monitoring HPW production in both an office setting and in high-tech, clean industrial facilities. HPW water starts as city water, then is treated using reverse osmosis (RO) and deionization (DI). When the purification process is completed, the water is 1,000 to 1,000,000 times purer than tap water.

What kind of job can I get?

High-Purity water technician
Microelectronics facilities engineers
Drinking water treatment operators
Facility startup and operations specialists
Industrial pre-treatment specialists
Quality assurance lab technicians

Who will hire me?

Most of our graduates pursue jobs as technicians and facilities engineers in the high-tech semiconductor industry where high purity water is used to manufacture silicon wafers and related computer components. High-tech industry jobs may include a wide range of employee benefits including generous support for further education, annual pay bonuses and stock options.

How long is the CCC program?

The High-Purity Water Production Certificate is awarded to a student that completes a minimum of 17 college credit hours specific to the HPW program.

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“I have both a bachelor’s and an associate’s degree, and I’ve never had more opportunities presented to me than I’ve had in this program.”

– Justine Abrook,
Clean Water Services, Wastewater Treatment Operator

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"The W&ET program made it possible for me to receive a solid educational back-ground and a full-time job within my first year!"

– Roger John,
Clean Water Services, Plant Operator

“HPW technology is a skill set that is critical to the success of the semiconductor process that’s been very hard to fill. Our partnership with CCC is a win for Intel.”

– Michelle Thornton, Intel,
Workforce Development & Recruiting

A program supported by industry

man and woman filling glass with water The High-Purity Water Certificate in the W&ET program at CCC was developed with the support of Intel to meet industry needs for technicians. Intel and other electronic manufacturers support the program in a number of important ways.

Work Study: Enrolled W&ET students who complete two consecutive HPW classes are eligible for work-study positions in the hi-tech electronic industries.

Job shadow: Students gain on-the-job experience while earning college credit “shadowing” HPW engineers and technicians.

How can I find out more?

If you’re ambitious and looking for a career in a challenging, exciting field, call the Water & Environmental Technology program at Clackamas Community College. The CCC staff is ready to discuss the HPW Option as well as other options in water management. Call 503-594-3345 for more information.

Make the call. It’s your future.

The HPW Certificate is offered through the Water & Environmental Technology program of Clackamas Community College.

Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, Oregon 97045

503-594-6000

7/19/10