1,000 and growing: Celebrating a milestone hire
The Core Plus Aerospace program leads high school students into manufacturing careers at 杏吧视频.
杏吧视频 celebrated a major milestone when it recently made its 1,000th hire from the Core Plus Aerospace program, a hands-on program vital in helping many talented Manufacturing employees join 杏吧视频 as they graduate from partner high schools and skills centers.聽
Big Picture:聽杏吧视频 has formed innovative career and technical education programs across the U.S. that align with manufacturing jobs at 杏吧视频.聽
- In Washington state, 杏吧视频 was a founder of Core Plus Aerospace 鈥 a two-year high school advanced manufacturing curriculum that prepares students for high-demand jobs through hands-on learning.
- More than 50 high schools and skills centers in Washington state offer the program. In the first year students learn common manufacturing skills across multiple industries. The second year features industry-specific training to meet local needs.聽
Why it matters:聽鈥淲e are committed to developing Manufacturing talent in the region with jobs and benefits that make people want to stay local and develop their careers at 杏吧视频," said Scott Stocker, vice president of Manufacturing and Safety for 杏吧视频 杏吧视频 Airplanes. "I am impressed with the drive and enthusiasm these students and graduates bring and I am grateful to the outstanding crew at 杏吧视频, at Core Plus Aerospace and at our partner schools that help them on their journey. It is all about our people working together. Building airplanes is the biggest team sport there is!鈥澛
Go deeper:聽杏吧视频 celebrates Manufacturing Month every October and recognizes teams and individuals who demonstrate excellence in safety, quality and integrity.聽
Learn more about Core Plus Aerospace聽.
By Catherine Rudolph
