We are grateful to all the students, families, educators and the manufacturing industry who are contributing to building the workforce of the future.

From virtual learning at the start of 2021 to providing extra time for students to practice hands-on skills when they returned to classrooms, we’ve come together to support students in exploring and preparing for manufacturing careers.
Comprehensive High School
Skills Center
Locations Across the State

Core Plus Aerospace Locations across Washington state

The Core Plus Aerospace curriculum is used by more than 50 high schools and skills centers across the state. More and more Washington students are being prepared for careers through hands-on learning.

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Core Plus Aerospace by
the Numbers

2,000+

Students enrolled in Core Plus Aerospace

52 partner
high schools and
skills centers

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE FUTURE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE 2021

2021 Core Plus Aerospace high school internship class comprised of:
SUPPORTING A DIVERSE FUTURE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE 2021

2021 Core Plus Aerospace high school internship class comprised of:
Creating Opportunity

265,000

manufacturing jobs in Washington, with an average annual compensation of $96,000*

50+

Core Plus Aerospace graduates hired into full-time positions at Boeing in 2021

8 new Core Plus Aerospace partner programs added for the 2021-22 school year

250+

students have participated in the Core Plus Aerospace summer internship since 2015

COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES BUILDING ON THE SKILLS STUDENTS LEARN IN CORE PLUS AEROSPACE

20 partner community
and technical colleges

50+ aligned academic
programs

2,000+
students
enrolled

$900K

in grant funding went to 22 high schools and skill centers to support Core Plus Aerospace programs

Industry Highlight

Sparking Students’ Interests 

Key Technology in Walla Walla is eager to hire people with manufacturing skills. A partnership with SEATech Skills Center and local schools is something they’d like to grow to help fill open positions.

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Community and technical college pathway

Student Spotlight: Tabitha Anderson

Tabitha is making her dream a reality as a Running Start student studying mechatronics at a career and technical college.

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Community and technical college pathway

Community and Technical Colleges Expand Opportunities for Students After Graduation

Learn how Community and Technical Colleges help students build skills and prepare for careers.

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Multiple Pathways

Core Plus Aerospace Opens the Door To The Pathway Students Choose

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