Educators and the advanced manufacturing industry stepped up to provide hands-on learning and career exploration opportunities for students during the 2021–22 school year.
The dedication and commitment of the Core Plus Aerospace community helped students develop hands-on manufacturing and transferable skills that will help them unleash their potential and find a career where they can thrive and grow.
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
2,200+
Students enrolled in Core Plus Aerospace
52 partner
high schools and
skills centers
The 2022 Core Plus Aerospace high school internship class comprised of:
79
students51%
students of color32
high schools and skills centers represented17
interns received full-time job offers upon completion of the internship268,000
manufacturing jobs in Washington, with an average annual compensation of $97,634*120+
Core Plus Aerospace graduates hired into full-time positions at Boeing in 2022.10+ manufacturing job roles at Boeing align with Core Plus Aerospace including assembly, mechanic, fabrication, quality and paint.
60+
students participated in the 2022 SkillsUSA High School Manufacturing Assembler competition at Boeing’s Everett facility.
COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES BUILDING ON THE SKILLS STUDENTS LEARN IN CORE PLUS AEROSPACE
21 partner community
and technical colleges
105+ aligned academic
programs
3,100+
students
enrolled
$900K
in grant funding went to 23 high schools and skill centers to support Core Plus Aerospace programs
Preparing students for successful in-demand careers
Learn how community and technical colleges are working to be responsive to the students and industries in their community,
Community and Technical Colleges Expand Opportunities for Students
Learn how a community and technical college helped a student build skills that led to a rewarding career at Boeing and opportunities for advancement in the future.
