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Everett Community College is receiving a $412,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a coalition of educators in work to increase the number of women entering the aerospace technician workforce. EvCC is partnering with Everett Public Schools, Marysville School District, Mukilteo School District and several industry partners to launch Building Equity for Aerospace Training. “Creating equitable access to compete for STEM jobs is vital to the health and quality of life of individuals and families. This grant brings together educators who share the goal of closing the gender gap in aviation and increasing opportunities for women in aviation technician careers,” said Rob Prosch, EvCC Interim Dean of Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Careers. The majority of the grant funding will support professional development for middle and high school teachers, community college faculty and career counselors considered to be part of the STEM-to-aerospace career pathway.
