The AMSC and WATR Center also work to ensure access for traditionally underserved populations— offering support and outreach to women, veterans, and BIPOC communities. Expanding access in aerospace helps ensure a stronger, more representative industry.
Ready for the Future of Work
The aerospace industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Automation, green energy systems, digital design, and new materials are changing the way aircraft are built and maintained. That means tomorrow’ s workforce needs more than technical know-how— they need the ability to adapt.
Short-term programs and apprenticeships are both designed with that future in mind. They allow workers to re-skill or upskill quickly as new technologies emerge. From learning the basics of assembly to advancing into automation and robotics, these programs form a foundation for lifelong learning.
The Journey Begins Now
To remain competitive, aerospace companies need workers who are ready now— and ready to grow. Short-term skills training and registered apprenticeships offer fast, flexible, and proven pathways into this high-stakes, high-opportunity field.
At the AMSC and WATR Center, we’ re proud to help build that pipeline— delivering accelerated education that meets both worker needs and industry demands. Together with Edmonds College and partners like AJAC, we’ re creating opportunities that are accessible, affordable, and built to last.
Whether someone is just starting their career or looking to take the next step, there’ s never been a better time to explore what short-term training can help them achieve— to become a valuable asset for the future of aerospace manufacturing.
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