Electrical Assembly Composites Class

WASHINGTON AEROSPACE TRAINING & RESEARCH CENTER 12 Weeks to a New Career

The Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center offers five specialty programs that can give you the skills that you need to get a high-wage, high-demand job in manufacturing.

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Welcome to the WATR Center

The WATR Center is committed to providing innovative and relevant programs of study for present and future manufacturing workers, that meet the demands of the fast-paced aerospace industry. The WATR Center's strong connection with the local industry means that they will teach you exactly what you need to know to excel in today's workforce.

MANUFACTURING CORE

You will start your journey with the Manufacturing Core Certificate. In this online-only 4-week course, you learn all of the basics that you need to move on to your Specialty - and your new career.

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5 SPECIALTY CERTIFICATES

Once you complete the Manufacturing Core Certificate, you will pick a specialty certificate. Complete your specialty, or several over time, and you're well on your way to a great new career! Specialties include Electrical Assembly Mechanic, Assembly Mechanic, Tooling Mechanic, Manufacturing Composites, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Many of the skills learned in your specialty can be applied to other manufacturing fields - not just aerospace!

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HYBRID LEARNING

Our 12-Week Certificate Programs are hybrids - this means that you will take your courses online, but also complete a substantial, in-person lab portion with our state-of-the-art, industry-approved equipment at the WATR Center.

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