SEATTLE (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire promoted training and education for aerospace jobs Wednesday at a series of events.
Her first stop was at Renton Technical College to see what students learn in the basic drilling and riveting course. While in Renton, she also toured the Boeing 737 manufacturing line.
Her final stop was at Boeing Flight Services Seattle Training Campus where pilots learn to fly in flight simulators.
At her Renton Technical College stop, Gregoire praised students and took part in a riveting and drilling course.
"Every student in there is going to get a certificate that's going to show they have the skill to get right online and help build the next 737 right here in Renton," she said.
The governor's office says training programs and engineering colleges help provide the workforce for 700 aerospace companies in the state.
Gregoire said she wants to make sure that aerospace jobs stay in the United States, and specifically in Washington State.
"We're going to do everything we can to keep securing Washington State as the home of aerospace in the United States," she said. "We are today, we want to be so tomorrow."
Her first stop was at Renton Technical College to see what students learn in the basic drilling and riveting course. While in Renton, she also toured the Boeing 737 manufacturing line.
Her final stop was at Boeing Flight Services Seattle Training Campus where pilots learn to fly in flight simulators.
At her Renton Technical College stop, Gregoire praised students and took part in a riveting and drilling course.
"Every student in there is going to get a certificate that's going to show they have the skill to get right online and help build the next 737 right here in Renton," she said.
The governor's office says training programs and engineering colleges help provide the workforce for 700 aerospace companies in the state.
Gregoire said she wants to make sure that aerospace jobs stay in the United States, and specifically in Washington State.
"We're going to do everything we can to keep securing Washington State as the home of aerospace in the United States," she said. "We are today, we want to be so tomorrow."