Boeing celebrated a milestone when it recently made its 1,000th hire from a Core Plus Aerospace program. During an event on October 3, 2023 at the Museum of Flight to celebrate the occasion, graduates shared stories about how taking Core Plus Aerospace in high school led them to careers at Boeing.

• Gada Ahmed is a graduate of Franklin High School and Seattle Skills Center and first-line Aviation Maintenance Technician Manager in Renton.
• Jasmine Lehal is a graduate of Lindbergh High School and an assembler/installer in Renton.
• Brayden Terry is a graduate of Sumner High School and an in-tank mechanic in Renton.

Also speaking at the event:

• State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal expressed his support and the importance of programs like Core Plus Aerospace.
• Scott Stocker, Vice President of Manufacturing and Safety at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, shared the positive contributions Core Plus Aerospace grads are making at Boeing.
• Creed Nelson, a retired Core Plus Aerospace instructor at Lindbergh High School, reflected on the impact Core Plus Aerospace has on the lives of students and families.

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Watch these videos about where Core Plus Aerospace grads can go with the skills they learn at high schools and skills centers across the state.