CORE PLUS AEROSPACE
CONNECTS STUDENTS TO IN-DEMAND CAREERS
By : Tia Rivera
Moyaak Chuol noticed a new opportunity called Core Plus Aerospace while registering for classes his junior year of high school . He was immediately interested because he thought the new class focused on space . When he learned from a friend that it centered on handson learning , he was still excited to sign up . He didn ’ t know it at the time , but the opportunity would change the trajectory of his career .
Core Plus Aerospace is an innovative program that provides students with the training they need to step into in-demand careers and fill critical skills gaps in the U . S . manufacturing sector — a win for students like you , and the aerospace industry . The program is offered to high school juniors and seniors and takes place at high schools and skills centers across Washington State . Its two-year curriculum was developed by Boeing and focuses on general manufacturing in its first year and allows participants to specialize the next year . Students learn foundational manufacturing skills , such as blueprint reading , machining , precision measurement , and shop safety .
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