Centers are flagship institutions that build and sustain Washington’s competitive advantage through statewide leadership. Each Center focuses on a targeted industry that drives the state’s economy and is built upon a reputation for fast, flexible, quality education and training programs. A targeted industry is identified as one that is strategic to the economic growth of a region or state

Their nationally recognized model is infusing sustainability measures into workforce education throughout the Community and Technical College system."

                                                                         -Governor Christine Gregoire

Centers are guided by industry representatives to lead collaborative and coordinated statewide education and training efforts to build a competitive workforce in a global economy. Centers will:

• Maintain an institutional reputation for innovation and responsive education and training delivery to their targeted industry.
• Act as a broker of information and resources related to their targeted industry for industry representatives, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, community and technical colleges, secondary education institutions, and four-year colleges and universities.
• Translate industry research into best practices.
• Provide system coordination, coaching, and mentoring to assist in building seamless educational and work-related systems.
• Build a competitive workforce for driver industries in Washington State.