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Have manufacturing experience and ever thought about teaching? You have the skills and knowledge that can help someone else build a career in this industry.
AJAC is looking for two part-time instructors in Tacoma and Seattle to teach machining or maintenance-related courses.
A big thank you to Kirk Davis and the entire CAMPS team for inviting AJAC to this year’s annual conference!
With manufacturers looking ahead to 2027, workforce development was a big part of the conversation.
A new national report from @jfftweets (Jobs for the Future) highlights a challenge manufacturers know well: the need for skilled workers is growing, and preparing enough people to fill those roles is a serious challenge.
jff.org/idea/the-state-of-am…
For 18 years, AJAC has been helping Washington manufacturers meet that challenge by building talent from within.
Through apprenticeships, training programs, FAST Certificate Courses, and industry partnerships, we help employers develop the skills their businesses need.
Don't wait for the skills gap to grow. Talk with an AJAC workforce specialist about training solutions for your team.
Explore employer programs: ajactraining.org/employers/
69 graduates.
397,000 hours of on-the-job training.
3,030 college credits.
$8.5 million in wages earned.
And that’s just part of the story.
AJAC’s 2025-2026 Annual Report looks at a year of growth, new training options for manufacturers, expanded pathways for high school students, and the apprentices and employer members at the center of it all.
From launching FAST Certificate Courses to introducing Open Manufacturing Courses, we’re continuing to find new ways to help Washington manufacturers build skilled teams.
Read the 2025-2026 Annual Report: ajactraining.org/about/annua…
What does a career in manufacturing actually look like?
For @MfgDay 2026, we took students inside CubCrafters and Pexco Aerospace in Yakima to see it for themselves.
#MFGDay26
youtu.be/MiAnImDnuJQ
We’re honored to be part of Governor Ferguson’s new Washington Space Council!
Thank you, @GovBobFerguson, for recognizing the critical role education and workforce development play in keeping Washington at the forefront of space exploration and manufacturing.
At AJAC, we’re proud to train the skilled workforce needed to build what’s next, and we’re excited to help shape Washington’s future in space.
The future of space starts with the people who build it.
governor.wa.gov/news/2026/go…
Know your way around a mill and lathe? Know how to teach it, too?
AJAC is hiring a machining instructor to help expand manufacturing training across Snohomish County.
You’ll teach hands-on skills like:
• Manual mill and lathe
• GD&T and technical drawings
• Blueprint reading and precision measurement
• Shop math and safety
Learn more and apply: ajactraining.org/careers/
A lot of smiles today at the Aerospace Future Alliance’s annual Aerospace Summit at the Museum of Flight.
Our Executive Director, Lynn Strickland, joined a panel discussion on the future of workforce development and what it will take to keep WA's aerospace industry strong.
What happens after you complete Manufacturing Academy?
You get to work with our Career Navigation Team.
They help you sharpen your resume, improve your cover letter, and connect with local employers who are hiring and ready to bring new talent into apprenticeship.
