Concorde Career Colleges and Marquis Companies Continue Successful Partnership to Meet Oregon’s Nursing Demand
June 23, 2025
“Peak Pathways Career Development” program at Marquis offers employees forgivable
student loans to attend Concorde’s Portland campus
PORTLAND, Ore., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Concorde Career Colleges and Marquis Companies are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful partnership to address the demand for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Oregon.
Existing Marquis employees (that meet eligibility criteria) can apply for a $12,000 forgivable student loan to attend the nursing program at the Concorde–Portland campus in exchange for a multi-year work commitment once they are licensed as nurses. For each year of service, Marquis forgives $4,000 of the loan.
“We’re pleased that Marquis chose Concorde and our nursing program as a place to invest in their employees’ education. Our partnership offers a wonderful example of how employers can develop a career pathway for high-potential employees. Making educational attainment more accessible and affordable for these valued employees improves retention, decreases recruiting costs and provides a solution for filling in-demand roles,” said Kevin Prehn, President of Concorde Career Colleges.
