Our Blog
-
Come See One of EvCC’s AMTEC Info. Sessions!
See for yourself the value of higher education at Everett Community College. Join EvCC Wednesday, Feb 16 for a virtual info session to learn more about AMTEC and its five programs. Sessions start at 2pm and run until 6pm, depending on which program you are interested in. EvCC also has in-person tours on Thursday, Feb…
-
PNAA Day 3 Partner Spotlight: Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition
Day 3 of PNAA’s Back to the Skies’ conference brought Denise Ryser from the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition to the stage. Ryser, PNDC’s Director of Market Development, started with a striking number: Washington’s defense industrial base is larger than $10 billion. To support that base, she pointed to PNDC’s laser focus on defense, with 300…
-
PNAA Adance Day 1
The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance’s annual conference, this year titled ‘Back to the Skies,’ kicked off at the Lynnwood Convention Center today. Attendees across industry came together to hear from speakers, network and share the challenges and opportunities of the aerospace industry coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference kicked off with good news:…
-
Enroll Now for EvCC’s Aviation Maintenance Technician School Second-Shift Spring Classes
Photo: EvCC aviation maintenance student Rosemary Carrizales. See More Info. on EvCC’s Website
-
2022 Washington Legislature Update for Thursday, February 3rd
Cutoff dates are fast approaching for bills to pass out of committee. With the countdown on, The Center of Excellence is tracking the following bills: HB 1805 Opportunity Scholarship: Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations on Friday, February 4th at 10:00 AM. The bill includes registered apprenticeships under the Washington State…
-
2022 Washington Legislature Update for Wednesday, January 26th
Since our update last week, some bills have moved and others have caught our attention. The rundown: HB 1805 Opportunity Scholarship: Executive Session Wednesday the 26th. The bill includes registered apprenticeships under the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program Professional-Technical Degree and Certificate programs. HB 1536 Establishing regional apprenticeship programs through educational service districts The House…
-
Join the Center of Excellence at PNAA Advance
The PNAA Advance 2022 conference is right around the corner, starting February 8th at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The conference, titled Back to the Skies, will bring together decision-makers, strategists and aerospace companies to learn, build relationships and assess the state of the aerospace industry in 2022. Center of Excellence and Everett Community College staff…
-
What We’re Watching in the 2022 Legislative Session
The Washington State Legislature’s 2022 short session is in full swing and the Center of Excellence is tracking bills across education, manufacturing, aviation and workforce. Here’s what’s moving so far: HB 1805 Opportunity Scholarship: The House College and Workforce Development Committee held a hearing on January 17th. Hearing materials. HB 1536 Establishing regional apprenticeship programs…
-
Welcome ZeroAvia to Paine Field
The Center of Excellence is pleased to welcome ZeroAvia to Paine Field. The company announced a $350,000 award from Washington State’s Department of Commerce to build out office and research and development space focused on hydrogen-electric powertrain propulsion technology for aviation. This cutting-edge technology, paired with Snohomish County’s skilled aerospace workforce, is set to advance…
-
AFA Holiday Party
The Aerospace Futures Alliance held its annual holiday party on Tuesday, December 14th. Guests from industry, education and government celebrated a successful year of aerospace advocacy and partnership at the offices of First Mode in downtown Seattle. A STEM toy drive capped off a night of holiday cheer.
-
Choose Aerospace Scholarship
CHOOSE AEROSPACE SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD OPPORTUNITIES Choose Aerospace will provide $50,000 worth of scholarships, textbooks, training systems, tools and testing fee credits to educators and future aviators. The non-profit organization, managed by the Aviation Technician Education Council, is in its third award season. This year’s donors include Aeronautical Repair Station Association, Aviation Supplies & Academics…
-
New Mission Acceleration Center Opens in Downtown Seattle
On Friday Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) cut the ribbon on the new Mission Acceleration Center (MAC), a partnership of the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, Impact Washington, the National Security Innovation Network and Tech Bridge. The MAC’s goal is to remove barriers to engaging the Department of Defense and accelerate defense innovation. Speakers, including Justin Dunnicliff…