Core Plus Curriculum Report
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 in-demand careers through hands-on learning.
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Core Plus Aerospace
By the Numbers
3,500+
Students enrolled in Core Plus Aerospace
The 2024 Core Plus Aerospace high school Student Development Program class was comprised of:
98
62
256,700
manufacturing jobs in Washington, with an average annual compensation of $123,066*
125+
Core Plus Aerospace graduates hired into full-time positions at Boeing in 2024
10+ manufacturing job roles at Boeing align with Core Plus Aerospace in areas including assembly and fabrication
60
students participated in the 2024 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
20+ partner community
and technical colleges
100+ aligned
academic programs
$900K
in grant funding was awarded to 22 high schools and skill centers to support Core Plus Aerospace programs
Skills Center Spotlight:
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center has provided a critical foundation for high school students exploring and pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing.
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High School Spotlight:
Olympic High School
The Core Plus Aerospace program at Olympic High School in Bremerton, WA, equips students with the skills they need to thrive in the advanced manufacturing industry by collaborating with local manufacturing businesses and education stakeholders.
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WATR Center Offers Pathways to Entry-Level Jobs and Upskilling Opportunities
As part of Edmonds College, the WATR Center offers short-term, specialized certificate training programs designed to meet the needs of the advanced manufacturing industry. Since its founding 15 years ago, the WATR Center has graduated nearly 4,400 students, with over 90% of tracked graduates successfully securing positions in the industry.
Industry Partnerships Build the Future of Manufacturing
With a 25-year presence in Washington state, Safran has grown into a company of 220 people, and they are looking for skilled workers to help drive their future.
