Center of Excellence for Aerospace & Advanced Materials

1. Center of ExcellenceforAerospace & Advanced Materials The Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing mission is simple: to help aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries in Washington State increase their competitiveness not only nationally but globally. The CoE for Aerospace'svision is to be the leading national and international institute of excellence for innovative training and programs in Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing.

2. Education & Career Pathwayshttp://www.a2m2.net Career United States manufacturing companies are producing more now than any other time in history. Manufacturing accounts for almost two thirds of US exports and we continue to be the world's leader in manufacturing market share, at 24 percent. Japan is in second with 22 percent and China in a distant third with nine percent. It is then no surprise that manufacturing is the largest contributor to economic growth. One of the most fascinating trends with all these new processes and technologies is that advanced manufacturing is becoming a source for innovation. Over 65 percent of US private research and development dedicated to creating new products and the methods for producing them. With that, it is no wonder why the "new" manufacturing plant is a source of creativity.Manufacturing plants will continue to be sources of innovations if they are filled with inventive people. A skilled workforce is the brainpower of a globally competitive company. That is why the employers continue to seek the best they can find. When you combine a creative environment with a skilled workforce, extraordinary products can be produced. One such product that we seem to hear a lot of lately is composite materials. Composites are being used for airplanes, skis, racing bikes, and are taking over the traditional metal market. We are sure to see composites in many more things to come. Education Welcome to the Center of Excellencefor Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing Education is the key to a strong and vital workforce in any industry That relationship was made even stronger when the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing was created in Snohomish County. A partnership between Everett and Edmonds community colleges, the Center of Excellence offers students, business leaders and instructors working in the fields of aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing a focal point for customized training and services. One-stop location for industry and educational information The Center of Excellence  offers the state's technical and community colleges a single and reliable source for industry information and education, and strives to place a highly-skilled workforce within the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry. Just in time training for our future The COE for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing is committed to working with industry leaders to develop customized programs critical to our industries that need just in time training for current  and future workers.