Seniors build manufacturing skills in paid internship program
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Seniors build manufacturing skills in paid internship program
Three SBLSD students spent the summer building their skills in the manufacturing and aerospace industry through an internship – and they made money while doing it.
The Core Plus Aerospace Student Development Program is a paid, on-site summer internship program for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in advanced manufacturing. Over six weeks, they gain hands-on experience at Boeing sites in Everett, Auburn and Renton while also building skills like teamwork, communication, networking, safety, and quality that will serve them in any path they choose.
The Core Plus Aerospace Career & Technical Education classes available at Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools prep our students for the program, which requires applicants to have foundational understanding in the use of tools, being safe in a manufacturing environment, and an interest in manufacturing careers.
Learn a bit more about the students who participated in the most recent program:
Erick T., Bonney Lake High School senior
- My next 3 years: I plan to earn my diploma and apply for a bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
- My long-term goal: Earn my BA of Mechanical Engineering, go into the engineering field, and design complex systems.
- Skilled in: CAD design, mechanical assembly, machining, and more.
Owen C., Sumner High School senior
- My next 3 years: In my next 3 years I plan to go to college in hopes of getting my commercial pilot’s license.
- My long-term goal: My long term goal is to fly commercially for an airline company. What I know will help me better understand how planes work.
- Skilled in: Riveting, drilling, FOD containment, and more.
Andrew M., Pierce County Skills Center (Bonney Lake High School) senior
- My next three years: In the next three years I hope to work at Frederickson, working with composites.
- My long-term goal: To use the skills gained in this program and Pierce County Skills Center to gain an open position with the Boeing company.
- Skilled in: Car detailing, riveting, palm sanding, blueprint reading, and more.
We are proud of these students for chasing their future goals!
