Columbia Basin College is offering a new accredited program in aerospace machine maintenance.

The program has been created through a Governor's Investment in Aerospace grant. The meeting will be at 8 a.m. Monday in the CCTE building, Room A-203 at 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco.

The seven-month program is limited to 12 students. Tuition, lab fees and tolls will be about $2,500 during the three quarters of study.

According to a news release, more than 650 companies in Washington build and supply the aerospace industry, which will provide job opportunities for program graduates.

To RSVP to the information session, call 542-4443.