Manufacturing is a crucial part of Washington state's economy. SkillUp is helping provide employers with a pipeline of highly-skilled workers. Shoreline Community College's successful CNC machinist training program uses a team of general education and vocational instructors to help low-income adults find family-sustaining careers in this growing industry. SkillUp supports a career navigator position at Shoreline to help students find internships and full-time work.
Employer Partners
- Center for Advanced Manufacturing in the Puget Sound
- Royell
- Metal Tests
- Accra
- Tect
- Prevail
- Arrow Manufacturing
Facts
- Number of manufacturing companies in Washington state: Nearly 7,000
- Number of people employed in manufacturing: more than 259,000
- Revenues generated: more than $123 Billion
- Key manufacturing sectors: aerospace, medical devices, food processing equipment, industrial machinery
Source: Washington State Department of Commerce
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Shoreline CC career navigator Michelene Felker on employer engagement
