Boeing Announces $100K Grant to Oklahoma Public School Aviation Program

Company’s support of STEM education is aimed at drawing high school students into aviation careers.

Jonathan Welsh

Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:42 AM ET

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Boeing is supporting STEM education in schools to promote aviation careers. [courtesy: Boeing]

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Boeing has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Oklahoma Aviation Academy, a Norman Public Schools program dedicated to training high school students for careers in aviation and aerospace.
The grant is part of Boeing's commitment to supporting STEM education and developing future aviation talent in Oklahoma, continuing its prior support for the program since 2018.
The Oklahoma Aviation Academy provides students with significant opportunities, including earning transferable college credits, potentially graduating with a private pilot certificate, and preparing for higher education and careers in various aerospace fields.

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Boeing has announced it will give a $100,000 grant to the Oklahoma Aviation Academy, a program within the Norman, Oklahoma, public school system aimed at training high school students for careers in aviation and aerospace.

Representatives from Boeing attended the Norman Public Schools Board of Education’s regular meeting to announce the grant. The company has previously supported the school district’s aviation program since it began in 2018. The grant is part of a wider program at Boeing to support STEM education and promote aviation programs in schools.