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 four-year high school program, part of the "You Can Fly High School Initiative," to encourage students into aviation careers like pilots, aerospace engineering, and drones.
- The first curriculum, designed for ninth-graders and aligned with national standards, is being rolled out for the 2018-2019 school year, with subsequent grades to follow.
- Qualified public and private schools can receive the curriculum free of charge, but must apply by April 19 and have their teachers attend a professional development workshop (in-person for $200 or free online).
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