YSA Grant One Of Five Implemented By Group

Careers in Aviation announced this week the organization recently received one of five internationally awarded grants implemented by Youth Service America (YSA), the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), division of the US Department of Justice.

Grant recipients must be an organization that successfully engage youth in the experience; to replicate the project effective practices; and to provide other organizations in a broader network or coalition that currently are without a youth strategy. Recipients are required to involve youth in addressing the world’s most pressing social issues. A primary vehicle for those awarded will be to engage youth during the Global Youth Service Day 2008 and 2009 addressing the issues relating to the their projects.

Careers in Aviation has completed phase one of the two phase project. Phase one involved Youth Mentors conducting an on-line survey related to scholarship awareness. Phase two of the project will be completed by the Fall 2008 with a focus toward airport economic impact. Leading the projects is Careers in Aviation Youth Mentor, Christopher Sidor.

"Careers in Aviation was chosen for the leadership and commitment in a broader network and coalition," said Karen Daniel, Global Youth Service Day Vice President. "We are excited that youth will address important issues in the aviation community, implementing a unique service project that engages public officials, the media, and youth of all abilities."

Careers in Aviation aims to advance aerospace education and employment by fostering scholarships, by connecting students with available assistance, and by encouraging the aviation industry, professional associations, government agencies, and the educational community to work together effectively supporting aviation and space career development programs.

FMI: www.careersinaviation.org, www.ysa.org