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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

FAA Accepting Applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants

Apr 28, 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking applications for two Aviation Workforce Development Grant programs aimed at developing and inspiring a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation...

The Seattle European American Air Forum

Apr 26, 2022

On Thursday, April 14th COE Executive Director Jason Petrait spoke at the Seattle European American Air Forum, held at the Museum of Flight and hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce....

Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit

Apr 11, 2022

Day one of the Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit, held at the Seattle Convention Center, saw the Boeing Company take the stage to enthusiastically welcome back suppliers in-person. Vice...

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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.