LT. GOVERNOR PINNELL ANNOUNCES OKLAHOMA RANKS #1 IN HIGH SCHOOLS TEACHING AVIATION CURRICULUM
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (July 13th) – On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell announced that Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for high schools teaching aviation curriculum. Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, 57 school districts across the state will implement the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)’s four-year “You Can Fly” High School Curriculum.
“From CareerTech certifications to a dozen collegiate programs, Oklahoma has led the way in aerospace education for decades,” said Lt. Governor Pinnell. “The implementation of AOPA Aviation Curriculum in high schools across the state marks the next milestone in growing aerospace talent in Oklahoma. The aerospace industry employs 206,000 Oklahomans, and our continued investment in education will lead to more high-paying jobs in our state.”
Lt. Governor Pinnell also announced that Boeing awarded a $100,000 grant to the Norman Public School Foundation in support of its aviation academy. Boeing’s investment will provide Norman High School students the opportunity to earn their private pilot’s licenses, unmanned aerial systems certifications, aviation maintenance technician certifications, as well as multiple semesters of college credit towards degrees in aviation, aerospace engineering, and computer science.
Aerospace and aviation is Oklahoma’s second largest industry, generating an annual economic impact of $44 billion.
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