Women in Aviation International launches its Girls in Aviation Day app, with the virtual celebration for kids ages 8-17 that kicks off on September 26. The mobile app contains a host of free content, including aviation career videos, hands-on activities, virtual tours of aviation museums, and a copy of Aviation for Girls magazine. Young people can also apply for WAI scholarships through the app, and meet career role models and others who provide inspiration in the aerospace community. Since the first GIAD event in 2015, thousands have participated, from 3,200 in the first year, to more than 20,000 in 2019, which featured 119 in-person events in 18 countries.
WAI Launches Girls in Aviation Day Via App
Key Takeaways:
- Women in Aviation International (WAI) is launching a new virtual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) app on September 26, targeting kids aged 8-17.
- The free app provides a wealth of aviation content, including career videos, hands-on activities, virtual museum tours, and scholarship opportunities, designed to inspire girls globally.
- Supported by partners like the U.S. Air Force, this initiative aims to address the underrepresentation of women in aviation and encourage young girls to explore careers in the aerospace community year-round.
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