The Center of Excellence for Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing connects industry and education to ensure Washington’s workforce has access to quality training and high-demand careers.
Connecting Industry & Education
Facilitating partnerships between colleges and employers to align training with workforce needs.
Building Workforce Capacity
Equipping colleges with knowledge, training and resources to prepare students for in-demand careers.
Leveraging Data for Training
Sharing labor market data, trends and best practices to inform education and training.
Elevating College Programs
Helping colleges refine curriculum and expand career pathways that meet employer expectations.
Advancing Workforce Innovation
Supporting flexible training, emerging technologies and industry-aligned education.
Amplifying Resources
Expanding capacity through faculty training, tools and professional development.
Core Expectations
Economic Development
The Center supports workforce development in aerospace & advanced manufacturing by serving as the link between local, regional, national and international education, labor and business organizations.
Industry Sector Strategy
As the link between education and industry, the Centers ensure teachers, counselors and others have the latest knowledge of the field and that curriculum accurately reflects evolving business needs.
Education, Innovation & Efficiency
The Centers look for ways to improve what and how students learn. The Centers also advocate for expanded apprenticeships, credit for prior learning and industry-recognized credentials.
Workforce Supply/Demand
The Centers research, analyze and distribute to their partners the latest information specific to their driver industry. Sectors use that information to find ways to close skills gaps and expand training capacity.
Leading with Equity & Access
We work with industry and education to maximize student and workforce potential within a culture that advances racial, social and economic justice to service our diverse communities.