Educators

Connect with industry leaders to help your students prepare for the workforce.

 
 
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Get Engaged with your Center

 
 
 
Call your Center to connect with industry leaders

Call your center to connect with industry businesses, labor, and organizations

The Washington State Centers of Excellence serve as conduits to the state’s workforce system. Leverage our network of employers and organizations to gain access to a wealth of current knowledge about your industry.

 
 
 

We’ll bring the right partners to the table so you can develop or update your curriculum with industry input

By connecting with the Centers of Excellence, you’ll be able to align what your students are learning with what skill sets employers need right now. Our network of industry experts are at your disposal to develop curriculum and other program-building activities.

Partner up with the right partners to update your curriculum
 
 
 
Implement your curriculum and connect with industry employers

Implement new curriculum so your students are competitive and ready for the workforce

We can’t develop Washington’s skilled workforce without your input. Connect with your Center of Excellence to engage with industry today.

 
 
 
 

What We Do

 
 
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Industry Externships

Gain first-hand experience of the workforce through industry externships.

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Curriculum Development

Create cutting-edge programs through effective Developing A Curriculum (DACUM) sessions.

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Skill Standards

Develop skill standards to prepare students to be competitive in their chosen industry.

 

Let’s get to work.

For educators who want their students to succeed, the Washington Centers of Excellence are the best connection to industry and apprenticeship so that students graduate with the skills and knowledge they need to be ready to work.

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