AOPA has launched the first section of a four-year program for high school students, a program designed to encourage young people into aviation careers. Three career and technical pathways are included: pilots, aerospace engineering and drones. The first curriculum, which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, is being released to ninth-graders.
AOPA Offers High-School Aviation Curriculum
Key Takeaways:
- AOPA has launched a new four-year high school program designed to encourage students into aviation careers, covering pilot, aerospace engineering, and drone pathways.
- The initial curriculum, for ninth-graders, is now available for the 2018-2019 school year after being tested in nearly 30 schools.
- Schools interested in implementing this free program must apply by April 19, and participating teachers are required to complete professional development training, available online for free.
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