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Lake Washington Institute of Technology Overview — Senate Business, Financial Services, and Trade Committee

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A slide presentation from Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) to the Senate Business, Financial Services, and Trade Committee, dated December 4, 2025. The slides introduce Dr. Amy Morrison, LWTech President, and Priyanka Pant, Dean of Instruction, and state that the institute offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees and 70 Professional certificates in 41 areas of study. The slides describe aerospace certificate programs of 15 credits each and a strategic partnership, in its second year, with Amazon's Project Kuiper, and state that Amazon donated 150 industry-grade tools and scholarships for all students.

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2025 12 04 A33537 D289972 Lwtech Lake Washington Institute Of Technology Overview Ppt
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2025-12-04
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2025 12 04 A33537 D289972 Lwtech Lake Washington Institute Of Technology Overview Ppt

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“Lake Washington Institute of Technology Overview — Senate Business, Financial Services, and Trade Committee.” Original at app.leg.wa.gov, dated 2025-12-04. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/2025-12-04-2025-12-04-a33537-d289972-lwtech-lake-washington-institute-of-technology-overview-ppt/, SHA-256 33fd47fb56badea7c083b7623d35c6e0aace2cccc0145b8381a7b3bea64678e4.

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                       Senate Business,
                     Financial Services,
                   and Trade Committee




Lake Washington
Institute of Technology
December 4, 2025
Introductions
Dr. Amy Morrison – LWTech President



Priyanka Pant – Dean of Instruction
  School of       School of
                                 OER initiative at
Engineering &   Transportation                       Innovation lab
                                   LWTech
Manufacturing    Technology
LWTech Serving Adult Learners for 75 Years
 In 1949, Lake Washington Vocational
  Technical Institute was founded by the
  Lake Washington School District.
 1991, Lake Washington Technical
  College was one of five technical
  colleges welcomed into
  the community and technical college
  system.
 2011, Lake Washington Institute of
  Technology was renamed to
  reflect bachelor degree offerings.
What We Offer:
12 bachelor's degrees,
42 associate degrees
70 Professional certificates in
 41 areas of study, including
 specialized programs in STEM.
All programs have industry advisory committees
Schools at LWTech
•Business
•Design
•Education
•Engineering and Manufacturing
•General Education and Other
 Programs
•Health Sciences
•High School Programs
•Information Technology
•Transportation Technology
Our Graduates:
Graduates have gone on to work
for notable companies such as
Astronics, Boeing, Bungie,
Evergreen Health, Frost &Traxler
DDS, Kenworth, Microsoft,
Nintendo, and the Port of Seattle.
Thank you for inviting us to talk
about our partnership with
Amazon.
LWTech Aerospace Certificate Programs
Empowering Washington State's Workforce through Innovation
Program Overview:
         Aerospace Assembly
     All coursework is completed in one quarter.
           Precision Assembly Techniques
     Advanced Aircraft Assembly and Materials
    Aerospace Assembly and Safety Techniques
    Avionics Wiring and Fiber Optics Integration




These programs are highly hands-on, immersing students in real-world
scenarios through lab work, simulations, and direct engagement with
industry-standard tools and technologies.

   15 credits each/ Evening classes T,W,TH 6pm-9:50pm/Fall, Winter, Spring and
   Summer
Industry Partnership:
    LWTech is in its second year of a
    strategic partnership with Amazon’s
    Project Kuiper.


    Supports development of satellite
    manufacturing talent


    Students meet with Industry partners and
    tour their Manufacturing unit


    Amazon donated 150 industry-grade tools and scholarships for all students.
    Collaboration with Honeywell Technologies, Blue Origin and other Aerospace
    Industries
Student Benefits:

                      Accessible entry point for newcomers and
                      upskilling professionals



                     Fast, focused pathway into aerospace careers




                    Strong support from faculty and industry partners
Impact on Washington State Workforce:
                                                     Reflects LWTech’s commitment to workforce
                                                     development and its role in fueling the
                                                     region’s innovation economy.


                                                     Enhances local talent pipeline



                                                     Strengthens Washington’s aerospace industry

   Creator: LOUISE BEAUMONT | Credit: Getty Images

                                                     Promotes economic growth through strategic
                                                     education-industry collaboration
Thank you!

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