New data suggests that the U.S. manufacturing field will experience a significant skills gap in the next decade. More…
SW STEM Network offers powerful collaboration
A highly skilled workforce is not only essential to the success of any company, but the linchpin of a thriving community. More…
Wenatchee makes list of national cities with best job growth
Currently, the United States is experiencing an exceptional rise in available employment. The U.S. added 134,000 new jobs alone in September, which marked the 96th consecutive month of gains in employment for the nation. While over the last five years, the number of people in the U.S. who have found work has risen by 11.2 million or 7.8 percent. More…
Career and technical education is win-win for students, job creators
For years, American manufacturers have expressed concern about a gap between the talent they need and the workers they can find. According to a 2015 report from Deloitte, 3.5 million American manufacturing jobs need to be filled by 2025, but two million of them are expected to go unfilled because of a lack of skilled workers. This challenge is becoming … Read More
Aviation students in Everett train for high-demand, high-paying careers in aircraft mechanics
Careers in aviation continue to be hot right now. Boeing for example, projects hundreds of thousands of new pilots will be needed over the next 20 years. At the same time, there is an equal, if not greater need for mechanics to fix the planes of the future. We got an inside look at Everett Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology … Read More
Washington State Ferries turning to vets to fill jobs
Washington State Ferries is looking to hire people with military experience to deal with a looming worker shortage. As Veteran’s Day approaches, it’s welcome news for many vets who have trouble finding work when they return from active duty. More…