A new Center of Excellence for Semiconductors & Electronic Manufacturing just opened in Vancouver, creating a powerful boost for the high-tech industry in southwest Washington. The center will pair industry leaders and colleges to train students for in-demand jobs and create a highly skilled workforce for new and growing businesses. >>
The directors of Washington state’s Centers of Excellence were awarded the Idahlynn Karre Exemplary Leadership award at the Chair Academy’s April International Leadership conference. >>
The Centers of Excellence announced today that 2014 marks the 10th year anniversary of their founding. Ten years ago, the Centers of Excellence were established by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and in 2009, they were codified by the state Legislature. The centers are flagship institutions that build and sustain Washington’s competitive advantage through statewide leadership. Each center focuses on a targeted industry that drives the state’s economy and is built upon a reputation for fast, flexible and responsive workforce development to support education and training programs. >>
From aircraft to boats and wind turbines to sporting goods, Washington’s rapidly growing composites industry is creating new jobs that require skilled technicians. Now an alliance of community and technical colleges called “Composites Washington” has formed to strengthen workforce skills throughout the industry. >>
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SBCTC is led by a Governor-appointed board and provides leadership, advocacy, and coordination for Washington’s system of 34 public community and technical colleges. Each year, about 381,000 students train for the workforce, prepare to transfer to a university, gain basic math and English skills, or pursue continuing education. Visit our website at SBCTC.edu or email us a SBCTCCommunications@sbctc.edu.
