AOPA Foundation provides FREE STEM curriculum to high schools and middle school educators
UNLOCKING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS
According to Boeing’s Pilot and Technician Outlook, the world will need over 600,000 new pilots and nearly 700,000 new technicians in the next 20 years. Schools and districts nationwide must prepare students for these high-paying, rewarding careers in aviation and aerospace.
In response, the AOPA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AOPA, the world’s largest aviation community, created the AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum, unlocking pathways to aviation careers for thousands of teens.
This STEM.org-reviewed educational resource is available free of charge to U.S. schools, districts, nonprofits, and homeschool co-ops.
CUSTOMIZABLE COURSE OFFERINGS AND SUPPORT
We offer a menu of seven courses in two aviation STEM career and technical education (CTE) pathways: Pilot and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones). You can offer one, some, or all courses in any school year to match your program goals and students’ needs.
About the AOPA Foundation
The AOPA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and the philanthropic wing of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), is instrumental in propelling general aviation forward through two vital initiatives: You Can Fly, which aims to make flying more accessible and affordable, and the AOPA Air Safety Institute, dedicated to enhancing aviation safety through education and training.
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Still Have Questions? Please contact the High School Aviation Initiative team at hs@aopa.org.
