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Students compete in a test of hands-on and career-ready skills

Core Plus Aerospace students in the Renton School District tested their real-world readiness in an...

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Local Manufacturing Industry Partners with Skills Center to Grow its Own

This story is featured in the new Core Plus annual report. In the Core Plus 2021-22...

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Lindbergh High School is Building Advanced Manufacturing Champions

This story is featured in the new Core Plus annual report. In the Core Plus 2021-22...

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Launching Students’ Careers In Aerospace

  This story is featured in the new Core Plus annual report....

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Thanks to Our Core Plus Aerospace Community for an Amazing 2022!

Core Plus Aerospace students and graduates have accomplished amazing things in 2022! We’re proud...

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A group photo of 80 Core Plus Aerospace interns. The interns are standing on a stage.

Nearly 80 interns get hands-on, real-world experiences this summer

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Core Plus Aerospace students, teachers and Boeing leadership standing in front of a table after accepting a job offer from Boeing.

New Graduates Launch their Careers

It’s been amazing to watch Core Plus Aerospace students and all of Washington’s high school...

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Core Plus Aerospace Graduates, Get Your Certificate!

Are you graduating from high school and completed a Core Plus Aerospace program? It’s time...

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Class of 2022 resources

Congratulations to Washington’s High School Class of 2022! Through hard work and dedication, you have...

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New annual report: Helping Washington’s students build a manufacturing future

  We are excited to share the 2021 Core Plus Aerospace annual report. It showcases...

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2022 Core Plus Aerospace Internship and Virtual Manufacturing Fellowship

https://youtu.be/2GPGwmwy8L8 https://youtu.be/hSKjNXj7bs8 We’re excited to share two exciting opportunities for Core Plus Aerospace students and...

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2021-2022 Core Plus Teacher Training Sessions

Upcoming professional development sessions will sharpen Core Plus Aerospace teachers’ skills in production technician, electrical...

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Apply now: 2021-22 grants available to support Core Plus Aerospace

Do you work in education? What if you had up to $75,000 to help equip...

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Class of 2021 Resources

Congratulations to Washington’s High School Class of 2021! Through hard work and dedication, you have...

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Apply for the fall Career and Technical Scholarship by June 6, 2021!

Are you interested in continuing to build your manufacturing skills this fall at a community...

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New Videos: Explore WA Manufacturing Opportunities

Did you know that much of our state’s manufacturing workforce will retire in the coming...

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2021 Core Plus Aerospace Virtual Summer Internship

UPDATE: The application window for the Summer 2021 internship is now closed. Check back next...

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Learn About Manufacturing Pathways: Facilities, Equipment, and Machine Maintenance

Boeing Workforce Development hosted several virtual “Manufacturing Lunch and Learns” this fall for students and...

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Learn About Manufacturing Pathways: Aircraft Testing and Maintenance

Boeing Workforce Development hosted several virtual “Manufacturing Lunch and Learns” this fall for students and...

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Learn About Manufacturing Pathways: Women in Manufacturing

Boeing Workforce Development hosted several virtual “Manufacturing Lunch and Learns” this fall for students and...

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Learn About Manufacturing Pathways: Mechatronics

Boeing Workforce Development hosted several virtual “Manufacturing Lunch and Learns” this fall for students and...

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Core Plus Aerospace November 2020 Newsletter

We’re pleased to share with you content from this month’s Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Learn About Manufacturing Pathways: Mechanical and Electrical Assembly

Boeing Workforce Development hosted several virtual “Manufacturing Lunch and Learns” this fall for students and...

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Apply now: 2020-21 Grants Available to Support Core Plus Aerospace

Do you work in education? What if you had up to $75,000 to help equip...

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Virtual internship helps students build manufacturing and career skills

Some of the high school students who were part of Boeing's...

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Boeing interns present creative solutions to enhance safety and quality in the classroom

The Core Plus Aerospace high school internship, hosted by Boeing, went virtual this summer in...

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Core Plus Aerospace July Newsletter: 2019-20 Highlights

We’re pleased to share with you content from this month’s Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Core Plus Aerospace May Newsletter

We’re pleased to share with you content from this month’s Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Core Plus Aerospace April Newsletter

We’re pleased to share with you content from this month’s Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Students Showcase Real-World Manufacturing Skills at Competition

Sounds of drilling and hammering filled the air as 60 Core Plus Aerospace students put...

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ATTN GIRLS: Women in manufacturing have no limits

We had a chance to meet up with an impressive group of women working in...

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Core Plus Aerospace February Newsletter

We’re pleased to share with you content from this month’s Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Learn the skills in high school that can lead to career success

By Sean Lochrie Inspiration for a career can be sparked in many places. My inspiration...

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ATTN Teachers: Professional Development Opportunities in 2020

Multiple professional development opportunities for current, new, and prospective aerospace and advanced manufacturing teachers are...

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SkillsUSA Manufacturing Assembler State Competition: Feb. 29

Registration is now open for the 2020 SkillsUSA Manufacturing Assembler State Competition, which will be...

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Meeting the People Behind Core Plus: Angie Mason-Smith

We’re excited to share a little about some of the people who make Core Plus...

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‘Core Plus Aerospace launched my career’

By Khalid Abdikarani I’ve always loved airplanes. My dad is an engineer at Boeing, so...

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Op-ed: Core Plus Aerospace helped me find my future

By Braedan Clay Sometimes your future finds you when you’re not looking. When I first...

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2020 Core Plus Aerospace Internship

Update: The application window for the Summer 2020 internship is now closed. Check back next...

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Op-ed: Core Plus Aerospace Gives Me the Experiences and Skills to Succeed

I am a person who learns by doing. My mom had a dream that I...

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Op-ed: Core Plus Aerospace Opened Doors for Me and Can Open Doors for Students in Pierce County

  Note: This op-ed was originally published in the Tacoma News Tribune. I’m a gymnast....

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Core Plus Aerospace December 2019 Newsletter

We’re pleased to share with you content from this month’s Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Core Plus Aerospace November 2019 Newsletter

We're pleased to share with you content from this month's Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Core Plus Instructor Training at Boeing: Aligning Classroom Instruction with Industry Standards

Each year, The Boeing Company partners with OSPI to host instructors from Core Plus Aerospace...

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Core Plus Aerospace October 2019 Newsletter

We're pleased to share with you content from this month's Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Curriculum Spotlight: Riveting

The Curriculum Spotlight series highlights a core instruction unit or skill set delivered through the...

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Curriculum Spotlight: Dive into First-Year Core Plus Aerospace Skills

"What will students learn through Core Plus Aerospace?" That’s a question we hear from students,...

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Apply Now: Grants Available to Support Core Plus Aerospace

Update: The grant application windows are now closed. Please email careerandcollegeready@k12.wa.us if you have any...

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Core Plus Aerospace September 2019 Newsletter

APPLICATION WINDOW OPEN: CORE PLUS AEROSPACE GRANTS Do you work in education? What if you...

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VIDEO: Core Plus Aerospace Featured on AWSP TV

We are thrilled to share an interview about Core Plus Aerospace, published by the Association of...

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Core Plus Aerospace August 2019 Newsletter

CORE PLUS INSTRUCTORS STRONGLY ENDORSE CURRICULUM Those who know Core Plus Aerospace the best are...

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Op-Ed: Preparing Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce for Takeoff

Note: This op-ed was originally published in Summer 2019 issue of Direct, WSSDA's quarterly collection of...

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Op-Ed: Let’s give students a chance to explore what’s next

Note: This op-ed was originally published in The Olympian. What are you going to do...

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Op-Ed: Hands-on learning delivers real-world skills and more options for high school graduates

Note: The following op-ed was originally published by the Bellingham Herald. As high school students...

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Core Plus Aerospace July 2019 Newsletter

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SKILLSUSA NATIONALS At the end of last month, we went on the road...

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Student Voices: Hands-on learning inspired my future

We are always excited to hear and share student stories and see where Core Plus...

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Highlights from SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference

We went on the road this week for the 2019 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills...

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Student Voices: How I Discovered My Passion And A Future To Aim For

Note: This op-ed was originally published in The Seattle Medium.  By Moyaak “MuMu” Chuol Lindbergh High School, Class...

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Core Plus Aerospace June 2019 Newsletter

We're pleased to share with you content from this month's Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Yakima Herald Editorial: In West Valley, students have more career options

This editorial was written by Chris Nesmith, director of innovation for the West Valley School...

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Core Plus Aerospace May 2019 Newsletter

We're pleased to share with you content from this month's Core Plus Aerospace Newsletter. If...

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Teacher Voices from the Classroom: Jared Greenwood

  Meet Jared Greenwood, a career and technical education (CTE) teacher at Options High School...

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Core Plus Aerospace at Options: Prepare For Your Future

The Core Plus Aerospace curriculum at Options High School in Bellingham, WA helps students learn...

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Core Plus Aerospace Builds Math Foundation for Students

This blog post was written by Jeffrey Kurbis, CTE/STEM instructor at Franklin Pierce High School...

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Student Voices: Gada’s path from south Seattle to dreams of becoming a test pilot

Meet Gada Ahmed, a 737 structure mechanic at Boeing. Gada is a great example of...

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Students Compete for Best Manufacturing Assembler Title

About 30 students from across the state came together in Everett on February 23 for...

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Share Core Plus Aerospace with your Community!

Every student can have a future in a high-demand manufacturing career. The Core Plus Aerospace...

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Calling All High School Superstars

WASHINGTON STATE STEM SIGNING DAY Washington STEM and The Boeing Company are looking for outstanding...

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Core Plus at Sno-Isle: Accelerate Your Career

  "Anyone can have a job. But, when you leave here, you can have a...

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Student Voices from the Classroom

Meet Daniel Guajardo from Marysville, Wash. Daniel is a senior in high school and taking...

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This teacher and student are helping shrink the manufacturing skills gap

Opportunity abounds in the manufacturing industry, with 4.6 million projected job openings nationwide over the...

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Students and parents agree, to know Core Plus Aerospace is to like it

The results of a statewide survey* are clear, parents and students want programs like Core...

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New resources make it easy to share Core Plus Aerospace with your community

A new tool kit is available to educators, families, and students to help communities across...

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High School students in this teacher’s class are already getting job offers

When you walk into Tony Anselmo’s Core Plus Aerospace class at Shadle Park High School...

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Seattle Times: Career and education is win-win for students, job creators

Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Ray Conner, retired Boeing vice chairman and president...

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