Philanthropy Looks to Foster Next Generation

The Charles Huang Foundation has opened up its first batch of aid under the Towards Aviation Scholarship program, supporting the training of future aviation workers and AMTs.

Under the program, 4 initial students have been selected to receive the Huang Foundation's support. For its inaugural class of recipients, the Foundation chose one Paralegal major, one Accounting/Business major, and two aviation maintenance majors. Towards Aviation Scholarships will support students in their efforts while learning at Victor Valley College.

The scholarships were presented for the first time with an award ceremony including Chris Mao, President of the Charles Huang Foundation, Richard Huang, Chief Operating Officer of Towards Aviation, and Adam Stanley, Vice President of Maintenance at Victor Valley College.

"We are profoundly thankful to our community donors, individuals, and organizations like the Charles Huang Foundation for their invaluable support," said Christopher Nunez, Director of Fund Development & Scholarships at VVCF. "We pride ourselves on having many ways to partner together in order to support and contribute to the overall success of our students and community."

"We are very pleased to create to this new aviation scholarship program at VVC in partnership with Towards Aviation," said Dr. Chris Mao, CHF President. "We hope these scholarships could alleviate financial barriers and inspire more young students to pursue their dreams with courage and determination and achieve their career goals."

Richard Huang, COO of Towards Aviation, said that they see the relationship sticking for years to come. "Our collaboration with Victor Valley College is both comprehensive and long-term, thanks to the college's outstanding aviation maintenance program. As a leading FAA-certified company in business aircraft maintenance, storage, part-out, and recycling, we will offer internship opportunities to current students in addition to scholarships, ensuring a reliable pathway for their future."

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