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Women Mechanic Numbers Climb at Van Nuys

Women make up a larger than average percentage of mechanics at VNAC. North Valley Occupational Center
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Key Takeaways:

  • The LAUSD's Van Nuys Aviation Center's A&P program significantly exceeds the national average for women in the aviation mechanics industry, with 10% female enrollment compared to 2.3%.
  • Clay Lacy Aviation actively supports the Van Nuys Aviation Center, recently awarding $10,000 in scholarships and providing over $40,800 in financial assistance and donated aircraft since 2015.
  • The AV-Center offers affordable, comprehensive training for high-skilled aviation mechanic jobs, boasting a job placement rate of over 95% for graduates who pass FAA licensing examinations.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District, working closely with the Van Nuys Aviation Center and Clay Lacy Aviation said recent program opportunities for female mechanics at the LAUSD’s top training program show the percentage of women in the A&P program at Van Nuys – 10 percent – far exceeds the national average for women employed in the industry – 2.3 percent. Clay Lacy Aviation last week awarded $10,000 in scholarships to some of the 150 students enrolled to further their education at the VNAC.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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