Challenges and Opportunities in Recruiting Middle School Students into Aviation Courses

Published 2008-01-01 From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1 author

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It is no mystery that some people are enthralled with aviation from a very young age. These people are the dreamers. They live in a world with only windows, not walls. Not all people come to aviation through a world of windows. Many young adults live in a world with only walls. It is our job as aviation educators to allow young adults to see past these walls and into a world of possibilities in aviation. Two pertinent questions arise: When is the right time to start mentoring young adults to numerous career opportunities in aviation and how should this be accomplished?

Author

Olson, Angela R Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Citation: Olson, Angela R (2008). Challenges and Opportunities in Recruiting Middle School Students into Aviation Courses. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons ID oai:commons.erau.edu:jaaer-1387. https://commons.erau.edu/jaaer/vol18/iss1/3 ↗