With two campuses, Hood River and Then Dalles, 60 miles and 90 miles from Portland, OR at the east end of the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is the only post-secondary education institution in the area.\r\n\r\nCGCC currently offers a full range of courses, including collegiate transfer, career and technical education, pre-college, community education, degree completion, customized training, and certificate programs. It offers certification programs in both Nursing and Health Occupations fields, as well as Renewable Energy Technology.