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Build your own future
The Core Plus Aerospace curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to pursue career opportunities in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
What do students learn in Core Plus Aerospace?
More than 50 high schools and skills centers in districts across Washington state use the two-year Core Plus Aerospace curriculum to open doors to manufacturing careers, apprenticeship programs, and college.
Year 1
Core
Students learn foundational manufacturing skills that are common across industry, such as shop safety, materials science, precision measurement, and the use of hand and power tools.
Year 2
Plus
Students learn industry-specific courses in aerospace. This can include coursework in areas such as fiber optics, advanced composites, robotics, and more.
$123,066*
Average annual earnings for manufacturing employees in Washington state.
50+
Partner high schools and skills centers
3,500+
Students enrolled in Core Plus Aerospace during the 2023-2024 school year
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Boeing Student Development Program
Students enrolled in Core Plus Aerospace or other aligned, hands-on high school manufacturing programs across Washington state are invited to apply for the paid, summer Core Plus Aerospace Manufacturing Student Development Program hosted by The Boeing Company. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore an exciting industry, elevate your advanced manufacturing skills to the next level, learn from industry professionals, and build your resume with real-world, hands-on experience.
SkillsUSA Washington Manufacturing Assembler Competition
Each spring, Core Plus Aerospace students from across the state put their skills to the best with a hands-on project, receive feedback on their resume and take part in mock interviews at Boeing’s facility in Everett.
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As a Core Plus Aerospace student, you have more post-high school options than ever! Whether you plan to enter the workforce, join the military, pursue an apprenticeship or attend college — Core Plus Aerospace can help.
With Core Plus Aerospace, you can take hands-on classes and explore career pathways while still in high school. Depending on your school district, you can also earn math, science, English, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and elective credits through your Core Plus Aerospace class.
The real-world skills you learn will give you a clear advantage when applying for a job in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry, pursuing an apprenticeship, or preparing for college programs in fields such as applied sciences, mechatronics and engineering.
Hear from recent graduates to learn more about where Core Plus Aerospace can take you!
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Core Plus Aerospace may be offered at a school or skills center near you.
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