The Composites Program is a hands-on, in-depth overview of the processes involved in the development and production of composite products. Skills include tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet laminating.
The Advanced Manufacturing program is actually a cluster of programs designed to prepare students for careers in areas such as aviation maintenance, computer controlled machining, welding and fabrication, composites design/repair, CAD based design technology, or a position coordinating all these activities.
Students seeking entry into the technical world would begin with the Manufacturing Pre-Employment Certificate, a credential that would allow one to work in entry-level manufacturing. For those seeking a higher level of education, and the job skills and responsibilities that go with it, EvCC offers skills oriented ATA Degrees. The Advanced Manufacturing Technology curriculum guide describes all three levels in the Technical Design discipline.
In general, the Associate of Technical Arts (ATA) degree has limited transferability to a university for a bachelor’s degree. However, Central Washington University offers an online Bachelor of Applied Science degree that accepts the ATA degree.
Courses are connected to and articulated with high schools via Tech Prep credit. If your district is listed here, contact your counselor for information on Tech Prep credit.
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Students who have earned a high school diploma or GED or students over the age of 18 may apply to Everett Community College online. Alternative options are listed below. Remember,
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Students that complete MFG T 102 will earn the two certificates outlined below. This is an optional entry into the Composites Program.
Job titles include Composites Project Manager, Quality Supervisor, Composites Toolmaker, Program Manager
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Contact the Composites Advisor:
Michael Patching
425-388-9092
mpatching@everettcc.edu or Air Washington
The Manufacturing Pre-Employment Certificate (12 credits), sometimes offered as I-BEST, is a one-quarter program designed to prepare students to work at the entry level in a manufacturing facility and the aerospace industry.
This certificate may be considered a stand-alone credential for people seeking to enter the manufacturing field, or as part of a stackable set of certificates and degrees in the EvCC Advanced Manufacturing Program.
National Career Readiness Certificate
The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success.
Washington State Employment Security Department (WSESD) provides data and information about occupations and careers.
For more information about EvCC graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, visit our website at www.everettcc.edu/GainfulEmployment