Celebrating our Thriving Manufacturing Industry
It’s Manufacturing Month and we have a lot to celebrate!
- 1,400+ Core Plus Aerospace grads hired by Boeing since 2015
- 55 partner high schools and skills centers offering the Core Plus Aerospace curriculum in Washington state. This school year we welcomed Fife High School, Liberty High School, and Kent-Meridian High School as new partner schools!
- Career and skill-building opportunities for students in high school, including the Core Plus Aerospace summer manufacturing Student Development Program, AJAC’s Youth Apprenticeship, and the Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program
The advanced manufacturing industry is growing! Partnerships with industry, education and communities across the state are opening doors for students to high-demand and rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing.
Applications Now Open: Core Plus Aerospace Student Development Program
High school students, your career begins now! Apply for the 2026 summer Core Plus Aerospace Student Development Program hosted by The Boeing Company. Gain paid, hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing while building your resume and professional network. Learn mechanical and electrical assembly skills inside Boeing facilities in Everett, Renton, or Auburn. Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your career path! Apply today for the Student Development Program!
Save the Date: Showcase Your Skills at the 2026 SkillsUSA Competition!
Mark March 28, 2026 on your calendar for the 2026 SkillsUSA Manufacturing Assembler competition at Boeing Everett. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on training, resume feedback from Boeing hiring managers, and participate in mock interviews.
Check out last year’s competition in this video and this story in the Association of Washington Business magazine.
Plan your Career Now
Are you a senior preparing to graduate next spring from a Core Plus Aerospace partner school? Are you taking a class that’s a Boeing pre-certified academic manufacturing program? If you answered yes, you may qualify for the Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program. BPET enables eligible students from pre-certified academic manufacturing programs to fast-track the application and hiring process for select entry-level manufacturing jobs at Boeing. Learn more about BPET opportunities