Tagged: job training programs

11:55am

Tue January 17, 2012
Job Creation

Local aerospace still strong, but sector must not rest on its laurels

Credit Associated Press

Washington State inspires envy all over the globe for the large and growing number of high-wage jobs located in the Puget Sound region.

At the heart of our economy is Boeing and the aerospace sector that has grown up around it. Government leaders, unions and policy experts have been patting themselves on the back lately for keeping and growing these jobs.

They also know the competition never rests.

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1:53pm

Tue May 17, 2011
Aerospace Industry

State to get $3 million for aerospace training

Credit Ted S. Warren / AP

Governor Chris Gregoire is directing that $3 million in federal Workforce Investment Act funds go to aerospace training programs in Washington.

She made the announcement Tuesday while speaking from a balcony overlooking the 737 line at Boeing's Renton factory.

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