EvCC AMTEC Manufacturing Day Tour

Investing in the Next Generation of Advanced Manufacturers

EvCC AMTEC Manufacturing Day Tour

Snohomish County’s Manufacturing Career Exploration Event

April 21–23, 2026

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In addition to our Signature Programs like ECHO Tour℠, Explore I.T. Careers℠, Spring into STEM℠, and STEM Like Me!®, Snohomish STEM is proud to support EvCC’s AMTEC Manufacturing Day Tour career-connected learning program.

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Overview

Each year, more than 500 Snohomish County high school students participate in Everett Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center (AMTEC) Manufacturing Day Tour. The 2026 tour will be held on April 21–23, 2026, with schools attending one of the three days. This three-day event is the only countywide manufacturing career exploration program, introducing students to high-demand, high-wage local career pathways in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and related industries.

Partners in Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing Day is made possible through strong collaboration between local employers, education partners, and community organizations. Together, they bring the program to life — from showcasing real-world career pathways to providing resources and support that expand student access.

Recent participating partners include:

  • Employers: Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Airbus Robotics, Electroimpact, ATS (Applied Technical Services), Toolcraft, Nichols Brothers, Janicki, and more
  • Community Organizations: Impact Washington, Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance, Evergreen Goodwill Youth Aerospace Program, and more

Their involvement highlights the deep connection between education, industry, and community — ensuring students see clear, inspiring pathways into high-demand, high-wage careers.

Join these industry and community leaders in supporting Manufacturing Day — and help inspire the next generation of Snohomish County’s manufacturing workforce.

Become a Sponsor

Students experience:

  • Interactive presentations from AMTEC departments: Welding, Precision Machining, Composites, Engineering Tech Design, and Mechatronics.
  • Hands-on demonstrations from local employers who hire directly from AMTEC programs.
  • The chance to assemble a take-home project (past examples include a tabletop clock or phone stand).
  • Exposure to career pathways that provide excellent pay, benefits, and little to no student debt.
  • Transportation and lunch, supported by sponsors.

What Students Are Saying:

Each year, students leave Manufacturing Day with new insights, inspiration, and a stronger sense of possibility for their futures. Here’s what they shared after the 2024 tour:

⚙️ “Learning about all the opportunities for jobs out there.”
🛤️ “Seeing all the different pathways to take.”
🎨 “The amount of creativity people use is amazing.”
💵 “The starting and yearly pay.”
💡 “I liked all the stations and just all the knowledge I didn’t know before.”

Since its start in 2015, Manufacturing Day has grown from 250 students to 500+, representing over 20 Snohomish County schools each year. Demand continues to grow, and Snohomish STEM is proud to partner with EvCC AMTEC to support this critical career-connected learning opportunity.

Why It Matters

Washington’s advanced manufacturing sector faces a growing skills gap as experienced workers retire. Programs like Manufacturing Day connect students directly with local employers and training programs, inspiring the next generation of makers and problem-solvers.

🎥 See AMTEC in Action

In 2024, the Association of Washington Business (AWB) Manufacturing Week Bus Tour made a special stop at Everett Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center (AMTEC).

This video (3:30) highlights AMTEC’s cutting-edge training facilities — including Welding & Fabrication, the Water Jet, Composites, and Precision Machining — and captures industry and community leaders touring the departments.

The footage offers a behind-the-scenes look at the state-of-the-art labs and hands-on training that Snohomish County students experience during the annual AMTEC Manufacturing Day Tour.

Video courtesy of the Association of Washington Business, Manufacturing Week Bus Tour 2024

💡 This is the kind of hands-on learning your sponsorship supports, inspiring 500+ Snohomish County students each year to pursue high-demand, high-wage careers in manufacturing.

The EvCC AMTEC Manufacturing Day Tour is Snohomish County’s only countywide manufacturing career exploration program. Each April, more than 500 high school students from across the county experience hands-on career pathways in welding, machining, composites, engineering tech design, and mechatronics — directly connecting with local employers and building inspiration for high-demand, high-wage careers. Students tour AMTEC’s state-of-the-art labs, meet local employers, and complete a take-home project that reinforces advanced manufacturing pathways.

Sponsorships ensure the program remains free for schools and students while covering essential costs like transportation, lunches, and project supplies. By investing in Manufacturing Day, sponsors are investing in the future workforce that will sustain Snohomish County’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Sponsorship Levels:

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 (limit of 2 Presenting Sponsors) SOLD OUT
“Presented by” recognition on all event materials, priority logo placement on event materials and Snohomish STEM’s website, verbal recognition during the student welcome, recognition in Snohomish STEM & EASC newsletters, featured recognition in Snohomish STEM social media, invitation to observe the event (VIP Tour) and opportunity to host a career resource table.

Partner Sponsor – $2,500
Logo on event materials and Snohomish STEM’s website, recognition in Snohomish STEM social media, and your choice of invitation to observe the event (VIP Tour) OR opportunity to host a career resource table, based on your engagement preference.

Community Sponsor – $1,000
Name on event materials and Snohomish STEM’s website, group social media thank-you, and option to provide branded swag or prize giveaways for students.

Friend of Manufacturing Day – $500
Name listed on handouts and Snohomish STEM’s website, group thank-you recognition.

In addition, Manufacturing Career Partners (local employers presenting with AMTEC departments) are recognized for their vital in-kind contribution of time, expertise, and staff support.

Community Investment Needed: $20,000
Together with EvCC AMTEC, Snohomish STEM seeks $20,000 in sponsorship support to provide transportation, lunches, and project supplies — making it possible for 500+ students to participate in the April 21-23, 2026 AMTEC Manufacturing Day Tour, Snohomish County’s only countywide career exploration program.

Sponsorships represent support for Snohomish STEM’s educational programming. Any sponsor recognition provided is incidental acknowledgment and does not constitute advertising services or the sale of goods.

Special thanks to our 2026 Presenting Sponsors:

Partner and Community Sponsors:

Interested in Sponsoring?

Please complete our AMTEC Manufacturing Day Sponsorship Interest Form below and we will follow up.

Interested in engaging students beyond Manufacturing Day? Explore our Signature Programs to see other ways to get involved. Learn more about Snohomish STEM’s other Supported Programs.

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