Eight new Ridgefield-based classes as part of the college’s expansion into north Clark County
Starting this April, Clark College will host eight new Ridgefield-based classes as part of the college’s expansion into north Clark County. Six of the classes will be held in the recently completed Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) building at Clark’s newest satellite campus at Boschma Farms, 7000 E. Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, Wash. Two “Learn with a winemaker” series will be hosted by local Ridgefield wineries, Confluence and Columbia Ridge.
Considered a soft launch this April, these classes are only the beginning of plans for an official opening for this Fall term, which starts September 22, 2025. When fully operational, the AMC facility will serve as a state-of-the-art cornerstone for technical education, community development, and preparing students for the demands of the modern workforce.
“We are excited to test out this new facility for the Spring term,” said Clark’s Vice President of Operations, Sabra Sand. “Right now, we are putting the final finishing touches on the new building, including the delivery and set up of furniture and equipment and the finalization of IT and security systems, and more.”
When ready, the Ridgefield campus will also have meeting spaces and conference rooms that will soon be available as rental options for the Ridgefield community for gathering and community-building.
Fall’s offering of classes is anticipated to include an expanded list of community and continuing education (CCE) courses, general education classes, plus an advanced manufacturing program which is currently under development. Five general education classrooms and one computer lab will be able to accommodate a future capacity to serve up to 1,200 students per term.
Enrolled students can already register for these two Spring for-credit general education classes Environmental Biology and College Algebra
Six non-credit community and continuing education courses will be open for all community members to register online at www.clark.edu/cce/ starting March 10.
Learn with a Winemaker – Columbia Ridge Winery, 1 session on 4/18 ($55)
Salmon at Risk: Understanding the PNW Crisis – 2 weeks, starting 4/21 ($49)
Weather 101 – 5 weeks, starting 5/7 ($109)
Civics: Hot Topics — 1 session on 5/13 ($25)
Chinook: Walking with our Ancestors – 5 weeks, starting 5/14 ($109)
Learn with a Winemaker – Confluence Winery, 1 session on 5/18 ($55)