we have to fill the skills gap.
So that is on the inspiration side. Back to the fundamental side, Ms. Schaeffer, were you saying that at the entry-level, some of these peop...
How many job openings do you think that we have right now that could be filled by apprentice?
I think it is a great idea to expand the concept of aviation high schools throughout the State.
Well, with the number of returning veterans, that would be something that I think would be easy to fix.
it seems that every legislative session, there is a threat to cancel or reduce funding for those programs.
We face a perfect storm in the demand for a skilled aerospace workforce.
We need to be prepared to face a wave of projected retirements over the next decade.
Thank you, Senator Cantwell, for your help in securing the generous $20 million grant that will benefit aerospace training across our state.
Thank you Senator Cantwell for your help in supporting the generous $20 million dollar Department of Labor grant
Do you think we have a competitive advantage today on the skill level of our workforce in the U.S. over other countries?
I heard a story as we were touring South Seattle Community College on this the other day, and someone mentioned that we might be falling beh...
Any of the other panelists on that point, on the apprentice program and what we need to do?
We will look forward to working with you.
Thank you for those specific recommendations.
this is a critical moment and that aviation has a bright future, but that we have to prepare for it.
I mean, that is probably the biggest transformation on the Federal side in aviation in 30 or 40 years.
So, Jim, we are missing something here on this shop side, aren't we?