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Edmonds Community College currently
offers two associate’s degrees in engineering
technology — materials science, and manufacturing
and materials science. A Bachelor
of Applied Science in Advanced Materials
and Manufacturing - Engineering Technology
(AMMET) is in development.
Singh said the implementation of degrees like
AMMET is an example of how the college
is proactively looking at the future needs
of its community and industry partners and
responding with programs that will provide
a highly-skilled workforce. This is a unique
and innovative degree that is the first of its
kind in the U.S.
Credit: Edmonds Community College
“We’re not waiting until the demand is here,”
Singh said. “We’re thinking and planning
ahead to create programs that will keep the
workforce pipeline filled and meeting industry
needs.”
Singh credits the 10-year success of the
WATR Center to strong leadership and partnerships
between the center, Edmonds Community
College, industry and community
leaders, and support from Washington State.
He’s looking ahead to continued success and
meeting the training and educational needs of
workers and industry.
More than 2,000 graduates of the WATR Center have found employment in aerospace manufacturing.
About WATR Center:
WATR is a training center managed by Edmonds Community College through
an agreement with the Aerospace Futures Alliance. WATR Center offers students
the technical and employability skills needed to find entry level positions in
aerospace and manufacturing. The center also offers customized training and has
trained more than 1100 incumbent workers. Short-term training has long-term
benefits, from tackling the skills gap to driving the industry’s future innovations.
To learn more, visit washingtonaerospace.com.
Laura Daniali
Laura Daniali serves as Edmonds Community
College’s associate director of marketing and
public information.
Edmonds Community College | edcc.edu
Established in 1967, Edmonds Community College is a public, two-year, state
community college. Edmonds CC’s mission is: Teaching. Learning. Community.
The college serves more than 18,000 students annually, including more than
1,200 international students from 62 countries.
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