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The Indeed Manufacturing and Aerospace Job Tracker
Welcome to the Indeed Manufacturing and Aerospace Job Tracker! At the start of 2022, Center of Excellence staff was kicking around the best ways to understand the state of the manufacturing and aerospace industries in Washington and instead of turning to expensive databases or third-party write-ups, the staff decided to review what people look at:…
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This Day in Aviation History
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first delivery of an automobile by air. On August 15th, 1922 the Aeromarine Airways flying boat Buckey carried a Ford car from Detroit to Cleveland in 90 minutes. But according to Timothy Jabez Newman of First In Aviation, the record should come with an asterisk: The car entered…
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Program Spotlight: Welding at Walla Walla Community College
Spanning four locations in the Walla Walla valley, including two correctional sites, Walla Walla Community College’s welding program is preparing students to enter into high-paying in-demand jobs. The program offers state-of-the-art welding facilities complemented by certified and inspired faculty, leading to one-year certificates in welding and aluminum welding and a two-year Associate of Applied Science…
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Bill Focused on Advanced Air Mobility Passes House
In June, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization (AAIM) Act (H.R. 6270). The bill will bolster current planning, coordination and implementation of AAM technologies and infrastructure in the United States. House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (D-Arlington) introduced H.R. 6270 and said in a press release, These bipartisan bills enable…
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Farnborough Day 3 Report
Garmin International booth Wednesday brought planes to the skies and deals to the table as The Boeing Company flew their new 777X over the skies at Farnborough and announced new orders for the 737 MAX 8. After the busyness of Tuesday, foot traffic and meetings were quieter Wednesday. However, the Choose Washington booth saw large…
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Farnborough Day 2 Report
From the Collins Aerospace booth Day 2 of the Farnborough International Airshow brought the largest crowds so far to the show, with attendees battling the heat to engage with cutting-edge aviation and aerospace companies. Tuesday’s meetings with industry partners echoed Monday, with leaders sharing three broad insights: The past few years have been intensely challenging…
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Farnborough Day 1 Report
Representatives from Daher, Garry Clark (President & CEO, Economic Alliance Snohomish County) and Executive Director, Jason Petrait in front of the Washington State booth at the Farnborough Airshow. The 2022 Farnborough International Airshow kicked off with the opening of Washington State’s booth, meetings with industry and Boeing order announcements. As part of the Snohomish County…
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COE Advisory Member Jay Schmidt Named To Manufacturing Watchlist
Congratulations to Center of Excellence Advisory Board member Jay Schmidt, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Silicon Forest Electronics, who the Puget Sound Business Journal named on their Manufacturing Leaders to Watch in 2022. Jay joins leaders from Eviation, MagniX, Chinook Enterprises and other innovators on the list. Read more and view the slideshow…
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Career Launch Capital Equipment Funding Available
Offered through the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, funding is available for the purchase and installation of capital equipment (per unit cost of $5,000+) that supports student learning within eligible Career Launch endorsed programs and WA registered apprenticeship programs partnering with the Washington Community and Technical College System. Career Launch Capital Equipment Funding…
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New Manufacturing BAS Starts at Edmonds College This Fall
This fall Edmonds College will offer its newest Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Starting in September, students at Edmonds College can earn their Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology (AMMET). As Department Head Ross Monroe shared, there is a need from industry and interest from students. We wanted to offer…
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Developing a Curriculum for Avionics Technicians
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 current? A formal process named DACUM (Developing a Curriculum), pioneered by Ohio State University, prepares trained practitioners to conduct a job analysis with industry partners providing…
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AWB’s Workforce Summit Is Next Week
“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 Aerospace Futures Alliance, will tackle workforce issues Tuesday, June 28th at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Join industry and workforce professionals, including Center of Excellence staff, for a…