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Aerospace and Advance Manufacturing Resource

The Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing is a statewide resource representing the interests of the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry, and labor partners, within the Washington State Community and Technical College system.

The Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing exists to narrow the gap between employers’ demand for a highly skilled workforce and the colleges’ ability to supply work–ready graduates. We convene industry and labor to drive workforce development initiatives — and coordinate community college resources after industry and labor set the direction.

The Latest from Center of Excellence

Developing a Curriculum for Avionics Technicians

Jun 27, 2022

Training programs need employer input. As industry changes and new technologies emerge, education needs to keep up, with curriculum that reflects industry needs and expectations. But how to stay...

AWB’s Workforce Summit Is Next Week

Jun 23, 2022

"Workforce is the most pressing issue facing employers," says the Association of Washington Business Institute. Their workforce summit, in partnership with Career Connect Washington and the...

Happy Drone Safety Day

Jun 16, 2022

Did you know drones are the fastest-growing segment of aviation in the United States? With more than 800,000 drones registered in the United States, Saturday's National Drone Safety Day is a great...

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Employer Competency tool

The COE is piloting a new online self-assessment tool. The assessment is designed to identify the academic competencies and skill proficiency levels needed for skilled, entry-level manufacturing jobs at various companies.