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Special Contributor 6/30/26 Special Contributor 6/30/26

KCC Highlights Childcare Investment, Top Nursing Ranking

Klamath Community College is highlighting two workforce-focused updates in the Klamath Basin: a $363,000 Cascade Health Alliance award for its Childcare Learning Center and a No. 2 statewide ranking for its Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Special Contributor 5/5/26 Special Contributor 5/5/26

KCC Launches $1M Childcare Campaign

Klamath Community College has launched a $1 million capital campaign to support its new Childcare Learning Center, a 29,000-square-foot facility expected to open in fall 2027. The center will serve up to 144 children while also providing training space for KCC students studying early childhood education.