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Aerospace Futures Alliance Advocacy Day
On Wednesday, Executive Director Jason Petrait joined leaders from industry and education to meet with legislators and aides in Olympia to advocate for an aerospace and aviation agenda that builds Washington’s talent pipeline, funds sustainable aviation priorities, and provides resources for aviation infrastructure to keep Washington’s businesses competitive. The day started with a briefing from…
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Executive Director Jason Petrait Speaks to Northwest Aerospace News Live
Yesterday Center of Excellence Executive Director Jason Petrait spoke with Jennifer Ferrero from Northwest Aerospace News Live. They talked training programs, the role of the Center, big goals, and more.
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Introducing a New Look for the Center of Excellence
Today marks the debut of a new logo, new colors, and a whole new look for the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing. Over the past few months, we have worked closely with Hemisphere Communications to design a new logo that encapsulates both aerospace and advanced manufacturing, linking the two complementary parts of…
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Recruiting Event at AMTEC Wednesday
For your students who are finishing their degree soon and ready to launch a career: Janicki Industries and Sedron Technologies, both located in Sedro Woolley, will be recruiting at EvCC/AMTEC on Wednesday, January 18, from 11am – 2pm. These sister manufacturing companies are looking for skilled technicians as well as future professionals in Accounting, Business,…
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Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant Application Open Now
Last week Washington State’s Department of Commerce announced a new grant program designed to increase the number of manufacturing and research and development jobs in Washington State. Two million dollars in grants will be awarded to eligible manufacturing and research and development businesses as well as innovation clusters. The Center of Excellence assists both PNAA and…
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2022 Year In Review
With 2022 coming to a close, we’re looking back on a year full of events, innovations, and partnerships for the Center of Excellence. Onward and upward in 2023! In January, ZeroAvia announced their move to Paine Field, bringing research and development expertise to hydrogen-electric propulsion. PNAA held their Advance conference, their first in person in…
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Choose Aerospace Scholarship and Award Opportunities Available Now
Choose Aerospace is pleased to announce scholarship and award opportunities for students, instructors, and Part 147 schools. With over $40,000 available, opportunities are available to pay for textbooks, training systems, tools, and testing fees for educators and future aviators. This year for the first time Choose Aerospace will award $2,000 to two high schools to…
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What We’re Reading
Infusing Advanced Manufacturing into Undergraduate Engineering Education Cutting-edge technologies are reshaping manufacturing in the United States and around the world, with applications from medicine to defense. If the United States wants to further build upon these new innovations, the next generation of engineers must be trained to work in advanced manufacturing from the undergraduate level…
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ATEC Releases 2022 Pipeline Report
Last week the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) released its 2022 pipeline report The report includes information on A&P mechanic certificate holders and schools, like Everett Community College, that prepare students to enter a growing and critical field. ATEC reports that the most recent year saw an increase in newly certified mechanics, but not enough…
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Clover Park Opens Its Doors
On December 7th and 8th Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) opened its doors to future students, educators and partners for an advanced manufacturing open house. Attendees were able to see up close and in-person the facilities and machines used for training in robotics, automation, machining and manufacturing. Guests looked at student projects, toured the building,…
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Center of Excellence hosts Aerospace Workforce System Coordination event
Earlier this week the Center of Excellence hosted a breakfast event that brought together aerospace industry trade groups, community colleges, labor and apprenticeships, state agencies, K12, municipalities and others. Together the group talked through their current grants and projects, sharing information and considering how to work together to expand access to aeropsace careers. It was…
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New Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic Class at the WATR Center
Sign up Now! Online | Dec 2 – 30 Hands on | Jan 9 – Feb 6, 2023 [Requirement: Completion of Manufacturing Core Program Certificate] Starting December 2, the WATR Center’s immersive 8-week Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic Certificate Program will get you ready for a high-growth job in aerospace assembly. They provide you with an advanced…