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Boeing Commits US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
The Boeing Company announced a US$2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In addition, Boeing will match all qualifying employee contributions made in…
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Shoreline Advanced Manufacturing Program Hosts Open House
Earlier today Shoreline Community College hosted an open house for prospective students, partners and employers at South Seattle College’s Georgetown campus. Instructors and navigators assisted students in signing up for classes and employers including Boeing hosted tables to provide information on next steps after graduation. Shoreline’s nationally-accredited program prepares students to set up and operate…
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Legislative Update
With Friday March 4th the last day to consider (pass) opposite house bills, it’s a good time to review aviation-related bills that could come before the legislature in future years. The run-down: SB-5440 Manufacturing tax reform to preserve aerospace and manufacturing jobs in WA by lowering the B&O rate. More details https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5440&Initiative=false&Year=2021 SB-5422 Excise tax…
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Happy National Engineers Week
Founded in 1951, National Engineers Week celebrates the positive contributions engineers make to society. Each year the celebratory week takes place near George Washington’s birthday, regarded by many as our nation’s first engineer because of his surveying work. This year’s National Engineers Week runs from February 20th through the 26th. Led by the National Society…
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PNAA Adance Day 2: Industry Spotlight on Sekisui Aerospace
Day two of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance’s conference, titled Back to the Skies, saw a panel that included Daniele Cagnatel, President and CEO of Sekisui Aerospace, take to the stage to share his vision for Industry 4.0. It’s not just about tech, or a new way of manufacturing, said Cagnatel, but about how we…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…