Nestled in the vibrant community of Portmore, St. Catherine, Portmore Community College stands as a beacon of accessible higher education in Jamaica. Established in 1992 with a bold vision to expand tertiary education opportunities, PCC began its journey with just 38 students under the dedicated leadership of its first Principal, Miss Shirley Whylie. Today, the college has flourished into a respected institution serving students across St. Catherine and surrounding areas through its main Portsmouth campus and satellite facility in Old Harbour.
Under the strategic guidance of Board Chairman Mr. Donmayne Gyles and Principal Dr. Austin Wright, alongside Senior Vice Principal Dr. Andrea Nickle-Higgins, PCC has experienced remarkable growth in enrollment, academic programmes, and infrastructure. The college is proudly accredited by the University Council of Jamaica and maintains affiliations with several institutions, ensuring seamless transfer opportunities and academic mobility for our students.
Our comprehensive academic offerings include Bachelor's degrees in fields such as Business Administration and Social Work, Associate degrees, certificate programmes, and a structured Sixth-Form Pathway Programme designed to facilitate smooth transitions to tertiary education. With state-of-the-art facilities including computer and science laboratories, training areas, libraries, and administrative offices, PCC continuously invests in infrastructure improvements to support our growing student body.
At PCC, we are deeply committed to experiential learning and preparing our graduates for success in the modern workplace. Through our dedication to quality education and student-centered approach, we continue to uphold our founding mission of providing equal opportunities through accessible, transformative higher education.