The Boeing Company awarded the Oklahoma Aviation Academy a $100,000 Boeing Global Engagement grant during the recent Board of Education meeting, Normal Public Schools announced on their social media.

“At Boeing Oklahoma City, we are looking to the future in the aviation and aerospace industries and prioritize programs that have a positive impact on the local community. We are proud of our partnership with the Oklahoma Aviation Academy and how it aligns with providing more STEM opportunities to students. OAA’s creative approach in the classroom, which includes hands-on training, experiential learning, and real work experiences, not only creates a framework for students to learn, but inspires students to want to be a part of the aerospace industry. Boeing is always looking to hire STEM and aviation talent in the state of Oklahoma, and we are excited to see how students use this program to become the next generation of aviators, innovators, engineers, scientists and aerospace professionals. Developing STEM excellence and aviation talent in the state of Oklahoma is a high priority for Boeing and a matter of national security as we support our nation’s warfighters and our allies,” Boeing told Oklahoma Business Voice in an interview.

Source: Normal Public Schools and Oklahoma Business Voice
Photo Credit: Normal Public Schools