The Future of Aviation Continued from page 49 A MILLION FLIGHT PLANS FOR LIFE Partnering with top avia- tion education programs across the nation, ACF has commit- ted to launch one million stu- dent flight plans for life. Today, Aviation Community Foundation works with a growing number of organizations, including: CAP Squadron X, Long Island, NY A cadet unit, Squadron 10 is charged with transforming youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum of leadership, aero- space, fitness and character. The program follows a military model and emphasizes Air Force traditions and values. Vaughn College, Queens, NY Vaughn College’s mission is to educate and train future leaders in the future-proof fields of engineer- ing and technology, management and aviation. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Long Island, NY The mission of the Cradle of Aviation Museum is twofold: to engage all ages in the exploration of aero- space heritage by preserving and displaying Long Island’s contribution to air and space travel; and, to inspire, motivate and stimulate youth to be the next generation of aerospace scientists and engineers. DC Youth Aviation, Washington, DC DC Youth Aviation - Build a Plane, Inc. is a non- profit group established with the purpose of promot- ing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning to high school students. Aviation High School, New York, NY The mission of Aviation High School is to provide stu- dents with a high quality, rigorous academic and technical program that will prepare them to meet the educational challenges of the 21st century and a career in aerospace. ACF’s current program partners Aerospace Center for Excellence, Lakeland, FL SUN ‘n FUN’s core commitment to education through the pursuit of aviation is ever more visible on the 30-acre Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) educational cor- ridor. ACE is home to 11 buildings dedicated to year-round educational programming, including the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, a public high school with aerospace- focused curriculum and a 100% graduation rate. Dreams Soar, Daytona Beach, FL To inspire girls and young women worldwide to dream big and achieve more—especially in the fields of aviation and STEM. Universal Elite Aerospace, Houston, TX Universal Elite Aerospace is an aviation STEM-based edu- cation organization with a mission to inspire, motivate and guide disengaged youth, educators and community members to various STEM careers through aviation and aerospace. Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Houston, TX Founded in 1976, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is a nonprofit organi- zation dedicated to the encouragement and advance- ment of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers. OBAP members encourage diversity in the industry by supporting aspiring aviation professionals through 50 Aviation Business Journal | 2nd Quarter 2018
