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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…
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Airport Layout Drawings From An Old Industrial Design Book
Here at the Center of Excellence, we love exploring aviation history. Pair that with our interest in design, especially from mid-last-century, and we have something to obsess over. Below you’ll find drawings of airport layouts from an old industrial design book. Are they instructive? Perhaps, perhaps not. Are they fascinating? Absolutely. A 3 dimensional model…
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Viewing The FK 23 Bantam at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum
On a recent visit to Amsterdam, Center of Excellence Executive Director Jason Petrait toured the city’s famous Rijksmuseum, where tucked away in the corner of the top floor sits Frits Koolhaven’s FK23 Bantam. The aircraft was designed as a fighter plane in World War I by Koolhaven, chief designer for the British Aeronautical Transport Company.…
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Girls In Aviation Day Lands September 23rd
Join Women In Aviation Washington State Chapter for an exciting day of aviation exploration at Girls In Aviation Day. This in-person event is all about empowering young women age 12 to 18 to soar to new heights in the aviation industry. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery, inspiration, and hands-on activities.…
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Start Planning For National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week happens November 13-19, and now is the time to start planning your event. This nationwide celebration, established by the U.S. Department of Labor, brings together employers, industry associations, community based organizations, education and others to showcase and celebrate the success and value of Registered Apprenticeship. Whether it’s rebuilding the economy, advancing racial…
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USDOL Announces Round 4 Of Strengthening Community Colleges Grants
Last week the US Department of Labor announced funding for round four of Strengthening Community Colleges, providing funding to enable community colleges to deliver equitable education and training. With $65 million in funding available and administered by DOL’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA), the grants will enhance career pathway programs using strategies rooted in evidence.…
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WATR Center Offers New Manufacturing Core Classes
Begin your journey in aerospace and manufacturing with the WATR Center’s 4-week, online-only Manufacturing Core Certificate training program. Learn the fundamentals of aerospace manufacturing, and once you’ve successfully completed, select one of four 8-week certificate programs, including Manufacturing Assembly, Electrical Assembly, Tooling Mechanic, or Manufacturing Composites. The 8-week certificates qualify successful graduates to apply through…
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Chelsea Mason-Placek Elected As New State Board Chair
Chelsea Mason-Placek, Workforce Development Director for the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, has been elected to chair the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The nine-member, governor-appointed State Board oversees Washington’s community and technical college system. No matter how old you are, where you’re from, or what your past experience has been, you can…
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What We’re Reading
Is College Enrollment Falling? 4-year college enrollment is up slightly since 2019, while 2-year enrollment is down about 5 percentage points. Also, it doesn’t really seem like a pandemic-induced change: this is a long-run decline in 2-year college enrollment of about 12 percentage points since the peak in 2012. The Story of Titanium Titanium is…