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ATEC Releases the 2023 Pipeline Report
The latest Pipeline Report, a collaboration between the Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC) and Oliver Wyman, highlights the need for increased efforts to attract and certify more aviation mechanics. The report reveals that despite steady but slow growth in the certified mechanic workforce, there is a projected shortage of 31,000 mechanics in commercial aviation alone…
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Choose Aerospace Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarship Program
Choose Aerospace will provide nearly $60,000 worth of scholarships, textbooks, training systems, tools, and testing fee credits to educators and future aviators. The non-profit organization is in its fifth award season. This year’s donors include AAR Corp, Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), Aviation Workforce Solutions, Nida Corporation, AVOTEK, Aircraft Technical…
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Attend the Centers of Excellence Chmura Data Webinar Series
The Centers of Excellence are presenting a series of data webinars focused on the Chmura Data Analytics platform for the community & technical college system. Centers have adopted the Chmura platform to provide complimentary data and insights for our professional technical system partners. Our first webinar is Tuesday, November 28 11:00A – 12:00P, and will…
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EvCC Opens New Cascade Learning Resource Center
Everett Community College (EvCC) opened its new Cascade Learning Resource Center last month. In 2018, EvCC Board of Trustees selected the site for the college’s new Learning Resource Center. The previous Library Media Center was built in 1988 after arson destroyed the college’s library and student union. Since then, the number of students educated at…
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Pursuing a Career in Aerospace? Apply for a PNAA Scholarship
The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) has maintained a scholarship fund since 2009 as part of its commitment to workforce development. Eligible students enrolled in participating aerospace programs are granted scholarships of a minimum of $1,000. The program has grown substantially since its inception, and PNAA awarded $31,000 in scholarships at the 2023 Aerospace Conference.…
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WA State Chapter of Women in Aviation Hosts Annual Girls in Aviation Day
The Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation (WiA) held its annual Girls in Aviation Day at Harvey Airfield in Snohomish, WA on September 23rd. It was a great turnout with WiA’s largest group yet! Girls 10 to 18 years old came to learn about careers in the Aviation Industry. The girls got a tour…
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Manufacturing Day 2023 is This Week!
Celebrated nationally on the first Friday in October, MFG Day is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about our industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future. Organized nationally by the Manufacturing Institute, it empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so…
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FAA Announces it will award nearly $300M for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects
Are you interested in making aviation greener? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that will award nearly $300 million to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant program will make grants available to eligible entities for projects that support…
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Learn About Shoreline Community College’s Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Programs
Train to enter the emerging field of Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing at Shoreline Community College. Learn to integrate mechanics, electronics and control systems to problem-solve 21st century manufacturing systems. Train to enter the field of Machinist. Machinists use their knowledge of machinery to execute the work of engineers. They determine how to create machined products…
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Our Next Summit is Almost Here! Pharmacy Supply Chain Preparedness Summit
Join us for a highly anticipated in-person (and Zoom) event at Highline College in Des Moines, WA. The Pharmacy Supply Chain Preparedness Summit is the perfect opportunity for professionals and stakeholders in the pharmaceutical, emergency management, and supply chain industries to come together and discuss strategies and pathways to address emergency situations where access to…
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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, September 13, 2023, for AMTEC’s in-person information sessions to learn more about AMTEC and its four programs. Sessions start at 1pm and run until 4:30pm, depending on which program you are interested in. When attending AMTEC’s in-person information sessions, you’ll…
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What We Learned From 18 Months of Tracking Indeed Manufacturing Data
Back in January of 2022, Center of Excellence staff started tracking Indeed job postings for manufacturing and aerospace. With the query parameters set to Washington State, we would check at least weekly to look at the number of job postings for manufacturing and aerospace, and posted our initial findings in 2022. We started keeping track…