Oklahoma CareerTech, a Choose Aerospace partner funding curriculum adoption across the state, recently announced that several Choose Aerospace program graduates from Putnam City High School are moving into the workforce. These graduates have been employed by local companies, JetSet, Aerovets Aviation, and AAR Corp, while some are also pursuing mechanic certification at the local A&P school, Metro Tech.
 
Putnam City High School also expanded its work-based learning program with AAR Corp as part of the company’s FAA workforce grant initiative. The MRO is providing ten Choose Aerospace students with internships this summer. Read more here. 

The Thrust Institute of Maintenance recently launched a podcast series where they deep dive into the world of aviation maintenance. On the most recent episode of the series, 'Nut's About Thrust', they sat down with Kelly Filgo, the Director of Operations for Choose Aerospace. Listen in to hear about the differences that Choose Aerospace is making for A&P students.
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Choose Aerospace is a non-profit organization that works to increase diversity and grow the pipeline of aviation maintenance workers. They do this by providing scholarships, training systems, textbooks, tools, and testing fee credits to educators and future aviators.