46 The QUEE NS Courier • kids & education • december 26, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com ▶kids & education Schools flying high after grants BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] JetBlue Airways has given aviation students an extra push to fly above and beyond. JetBlue, with a mission to inspire humanity beyond air travel, announced on Tuesday, December 17 the launch of the JetBlue Foundation. It was created to encourage and advance aviation-related education by sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. “The sky is literally the limit for aviation students,” said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue Foundation board of directors president. “Through the JetBlue Foundation, we will continue our efforts to put aviation on the map as a career choice for students of all ages and backgrounds. As a leader in the aviation space, we believe it is our responsibility to give back by making an investment in the future of this industry.” The Tuesday announcement took place at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s JetBlue state-of-the-art T5 terminal, JetBlue Airways announced the launch of the JetBlue Foundation, which will give three $25,000 grants this year to schools and educational alliances, including Aviation High School in Long Island City and CUNY Aviation Institute at York College. where students got a behind-thescenes tour. The newly formed foundation will give three $25,000 grants this year to schools, two in Queens and one in Florida, with a focus on STEM and aviation-related programs aimed towards underserved groups and communities. “Inspiration starts here. Encouraging education in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) and advocating for the future of aviation is how we will make a difference for our industry,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue Foundation executive director. “These are the areas where we need more passion and focus to carry our industry forward.” The two 2013 JetBlue Foundation grant recipients from Queens are Aviation High School in Long Island City and CUNY Aviation Institute at York College in Jamaica. Aviation High School, the country’s largest public aeronautical high school with over 2,300 students primarily from underrepresented groups, will use the money to introduce an Aviation Welding Improvement Plan. This plan will guarantee students have resources to earn a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification as an aircraft maintenance technician. The school would purchase advanced technologies and materials needed to prepare students. CUNY Aviation Institute at York College will use the grant to develop a course to create an FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification program, making the college the first New York public education institution to offer this program. In order to continue building lasting relationships with the Photos Courtesy of JetBlue Airways schools, the JetBlue Foundation will also provide aviation-focused educational programs with inkind support, internships and mentoring from crew members. “Since JetBlue’s beginnings, the airline set its sights on inspiring humanity beyond air travel, not only for our customers and crew members but the various communities we serve,” said Geraghty. “One way we have done this is by showing support for STEM programs. 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