Thanks to Boeing’s Global Engagement grant program, Career Connect NW will be collaborating with regional partners to strengthen Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering pathways from high school to post-secondary education.
This work will better connect high school classrooms and careers — aligning curriculum, supporting educators, and bringing industry directly into the learning experience so students graduate ready for high-demand opportunities in our region. Through this project, the team will support purposeful professional development between high school teachers and regional college faculty, ultimately leading to expanded career-connected learning opportunities for high school students to better align with regional workforce needs.
Advanced Manufacturing Offers High-Growth, High-Wage Careers in our Region
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering are high-growth, high-wage career options across the Puget Sound region. Employers have a need for skilled employees in aerospace, clean technology, biomedical manufacturing, and precision fabrication. Supported through Boeing’s Our Future initiative, this work helps build a diverse, skilled talent pipeline ready for today’s dynamic labor market. With a focus on Manufacturing and Engineering, CCNW is intentionally expanding access for students—especially those furthest from educational equity — so they can pursue meaningful careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
In collaboration with regional high schools, Bellingham Technical College, Skagit Valley College, Everett Community College, and Edmonds College, CCNW is building on work started in 2025 and facilitating collaboration to better align high school instruction with regional college and career pathways. Goals include supporting teachers through shared professional learning and expanding dual credit opportunities, ensuring students have the skills and credentials needed to succeed in high-demand STEM fields.
Thank you to Boeing Global Engagement for investing in these critical pathways and helping prepare the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent!
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