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  • PNAA Day 2: Strategies for Success – Navigating the Ramp Up

    PNAA Day 2: Strategies for Success – Navigating the Ramp Up

    Hosted by Phontel Shami of Blue Origin, panelists from Valence Surface Technologies, Tool Gauge and Orion Industries reflected on how they managed through COVID, what culture means to them and what the future looks like for their companies. Ms. Shami was joined by Chris Celtruda of Valence, Debbie Lee of Tool Gauge, and Jerry Chase…

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  • PNAA Advance Day One Highlight: Graham Warwick of Aviation Week

    PNAA Advance Day One Highlight: Graham Warwick of Aviation Week

    Graham Warwick, Executive Editor of Aviation Week, presented “Looking to the Future: New Advancements.” His presentation was a highlight on day one of PNAA Advance. Warwick led with Advanced Air Mobility, showing renderings of electric vertical take-off and landing copters and other small helicopter-like vehicles. While service is expected to begin at the 2024 Summer…

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  • Transatlantic Aviation Breakfast 2023 Kicks off Busy PNAA Advance Week

    Transatlantic Aviation Breakfast 2023 Kicks off Busy PNAA Advance Week

    This morning saw representatives of German government and industry present to a packed conference room at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites, with the theme of fostering innovation and sustainability between Germany and the U.S. in the civil aviation industry. After a welcome and intro from Uli Fischer, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Daniel…

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  • Three More Bills We’re Tracking in the Washington State Legislature

    Three More Bills We’re Tracking in the Washington State Legislature

    Last week we reviewed three bills making their way through the current legislative session, including proposals to build Commerce’s aviation advisory and OSPI apprenticeship pilot programs. This week we’re focusing on Career Connect Washington, apprenticeship unemployment claims, and dual credit. Senate Bill 5305 has been referred to Ways & Means This bill would create the…

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  • Breaking Down Our New Logo

    Breaking Down Our New Logo

    Last month the Center of Excellence debuted a new brand and a new logo. With refreshed colors and a renewed focus on aerospace and advanced manufacturing, the brand and logo encapsulate the vision and purpose of the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing. In an effort to share more on what lies behind…

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  • New Grant Opportunities From the National Science Foundation

    New Grant Opportunities From the National Science Foundation

    Back in October, Center of Excellence Director Jason Petrait visited Washington D.C. to attend the National Science Foundation’s annual NSF ATE Principal Investigator Conference. While there, he heard from NSF leadership that they expected funding increases and new opportunities in STEM fields for community colleges and other community-based institutions. These meet that expectation and show…

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  • Transatlantic Aviation Breakfast 2023

    Transatlantic Aviation Breakfast 2023

    Join us for an exciting half-day conference where we will discuss future solutions in the civil aviation industry. Together with German and American experts, new tech founders, and government representatives we will exchange ideas, discuss new developments, and lay the groundwork for future cooperation. Key questions to be answered: What are the most promising trends…

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  • Three Bills We’re Tracking in the 2023 Washington State Legislature

    Three Bills We’re Tracking in the 2023 Washington State Legislature

    The new legislative session opened Monday, March 9th, and throughout this full session we’ll see a wide variety of bills meant to grow industry in Washington and provide trade education to Washington youth and adults. The Center of Excellence will track those bills in regular blog posts here. Earlier this week COE Executive Director Jason…

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  • Aerospace Futures Alliance Advocacy Day

    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

    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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