To satisfy the need for a growing workforce in what Alabama Governor Kay Ivey calls a growing “aerospace cluster,” the state has announced plans for a $6.5 million Alabama Aviation Education Center.
Alabama Teams with Airbus for Aviation Education Center
Key Takeaways:
- Alabama is establishing a $6.5 million Aviation Education Center to address the growing workforce needs of its aerospace industry.
- The center, to be located at the Mobile Aeroplex adjacent to an Airbus manufacturing facility, will feature classrooms, workshops, and STEM-focused educational programs.
- Jointly funded by the Alabama Governor's Office ($5 million) and Airbus ($1.5 million), Airbus Americas Inc. will manage the center and help develop its educational programs.
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