CCE Blog
News, perspectives, and more from the Washington State Construction Center of Excellence.
Winter 2023 Newsletter, Director's Focus, and CoE Spotlight
In the first newsletter, fully redesigned and refocused for 2023, dives into upcoming events, Director’s focus column on building legacy in the construction trades, guest columnist Anne Avary is in the CoE spotlight for the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology, and we look into latest news and developments within the industry here in Washington state.
COE Spotlight: Marine Manufacturing & Technology
The NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology is committed to supporting and expanding a competitive and resilient maritime workforce for Washington State. We work with two broad sub-sectors of the industry, ashore and afloat. This includes boat and ship building and repair, underway operations, water transportation, and commercial fishing.
July 2022 Newsletter
See upcoming events, our Year End Report, and more, in our July newsletter.
2021/2022 End of Year Report
Look back on the 2021/2022 year and all we accomplished in our end of year report.
June 2022 Newsletter
Learn more about what we are doing in 2022. See upcoming events, and more, in our June newsletter.
April Newsletter
Learn more about what we are doing in April 2022. See upcoming events, and more, in our April newsletter.
March Newsletter
Learn more about what we are doing in Winter 2022. See upcoming events, and more, in our March newsletter.
February Newsletter
Learn more and celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. See upcoming events, and more, in our January newsletter
November Newsletter - Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Learn more and celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. See upcoming events, and more, in our November newsletter
Hire a Veteran- A Valuable Workforce Strategy
In today’s climate as we look for that perfect employee, where do we find the best candidates for open positions?
October Newsletter - Fall has Arrived!
Learn more about what we are doing in Fall 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our October newsletter
September Newsletter - Welcome Fall
Learn more about what we are doing in Fall 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our September newsletter
National Suicide Prevention Week September 5 -11, 2021
This year, for World Suicide Prevention Day, the theme is “Creating Hope through Action.”
August Newsletter - Summer Going Into Fall
Learn more about what we are doing in the Summer 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our August newsletter
Skilled trades in high school: what voters, parents, and students want from policymakers and educators
Voters, parents, and high school students share a remarkably positive view of skilled trades classes and support greater investment in these courses to prepare students for life after high school, according to a new study from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. The study finds broad and bipartisan support among voters and parents alike for a variety of funding mechanisms to bolster skilled trades education.
July Newsletter - Summer time
Learn more about what we are doing in the Summer 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our July newsletter
June Newsletter - Summer time
Learn more about what we are doing in the Summer 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our June newsletter