SEATech Video Spotlights

SEATech manufacturing students thrive in Core Plus Aerospace

SEATech students are featured in a new video series promoting the Core Plus Aerospace program. Core Plus Aerospace is a two-year high school advanced manufacturing curriculum that prepares students for high-demand jobs through hands-on learning. Students learn real-world skills that open doors to good-paying manufacturing jobs and give them a clear advantage when pursuing apprenticeships, post-high school certificates, or college degrees.

“SEATech's Advanced Manufacturing and Welding Technology program is well-aligned with local and regional career paths in manufacturing and production,” said CTE and SEATech Skills Center Director Jerry Maher. “Students at SEATech pursue post-secondary training through area Career and Technical Colleges (i.e. WWCC), enroll in apprenticeship programs, work for local and regional manufacturing companies, and pursue careers in multiple trades, aerospace and beyond. Students are able to advance in high-paying, high-demand careers when leveraging the training they receive at SEATech.”

Core Plus Aerospace Video Series links:
• https://youtu.be/Zvh6yQNfZBs
• https://youtu.be/hiPmT6f9xIk
• https://youtu.be/j6rDTt8GCWg
• https://youtu.be/wHtqf-BhTNA
• https://youtu.be/uYI0zVQCMg0

The first year of Core Plus Aerospace’s two-year curriculum focuses on manufacturing skills common across all industries, such as materials science, precision measurement, and use of hand and power tools. Students can take these skills and pursue employment or continuing education in any number of industries from aerospace to maritime, agriculture, construction, and more.

The second year consists of industry-specific courses in aerospace. This includes coursework in areas such as fiber optics, advanced composites, robotics, and more.

Along with manufacturing skills, Core Plus Aerospace students learn universal skills such as time management, problem solving, and team building. There are also opportunities to engage in clubs and competitions through organizations like SkillsUSA and First Robotics.

Core Plus Aerospace graduates finish with an industry-backed Certificate of Competency that defines the skills they mastered and is a clear signal they are ready for manufacturing careers and post-high school education or training.

Registration for SEATech classes for fall 2023 is now open. Learn more about the opportunities at SEATech by calling (509) 526-2000 or online at: https://myseatech.org/