Western Washington University
Programs provided by Western Washington University's (WWU) applied research and development include:

• Collaborative work spaces for local entrepreneurs to meet for brainstorming sessions and to engage with WWU faculty and students
• Company access to instrumentation, equipment, and technical services, including an expandable ShopBot three-axis CNC router, a curing oven, and a chemical fume hood
• Opportunities to partner with WWU to pursue government grants and contracts to support shared projects
• Space for manufacturing and technology companies to improve the competitiveness of company products and services

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On WWU programs at the TDC please contact Dean Jeff Wright at (360) 650-6400

Bellingham Technical College
Workforce training programs provided by Bellingham Technical College focus on the following topics:

• Alternative energy and environmentally friendly mechanical and industrial practices
• Electro-mechanical instruction for new and incumbent workers
• Electronics, electrical, and instrumentation, with an emphasis on marine industry needs
• Implementing customized training programs with area companies and leveraging state and federal programs
• Machining with some composites
• Mechanical systems, with an emphasis on marine diesel engines

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On BTC programs at the TDC please contact Dan Cadwell at (360) 752-8316