Melbourne Air & Space Show Hosts First Aviation & Aerospace Career Day
Officials with the National Air, Sea & Space Foundation, organizers of the 2014 Melbourne Air & Space Show, today announced that the Foundation will host its inaugural Aerospace & Aviation Career Day on Oct. 3 at the Melbourne International Airport. This science, technology, engineering and math-based (STEM) initiative will take place just prior to the Melbourne Air & Space Show, which will be held Oct. 4-5. The show is sponsored by the Northrop Grumman Corporation.
The Aerospace & Aviation Career Day, held in cooperation with the Brevard Schools Office of Career and Technical Education and the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, will provide approximately 250 students with a behind-the-scenes look at the show, general assembly discussions, aircraft tours and more.
“Northrop Grumman is excited to sponsor the 2014 Melbourne Air & Space Show and its related events, including the Aerospace & Aviation Career Day at TechXpo,” said Rick Matthews, Vice President, Melbourne Operations and Director, Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence. “Through this inaugural Career Day, we aim to provide an inspiring and educational experience to the students of Brevard County, sparking their interest to further explore careers in STEM. Ultimately, our involvement in the Aerospace & Aviation Career Day at TechXpo reiterates Northrop Grumman’s commitment to STEM initiatives.”
Northrop Grumman, a key partner in establishing this first-ever STEM event, recognizes the concerning statistics regarding the small number of students who are interested in STEM-related careers. To help address this challenge, Northrop Grumman and its employees are dedicating time to teach and encourage young people by developing relationships with local schools and establishing partnerships that enhance the quality of education, which in turn helps improve academic performance. The company is also focusing resources on education programs and partnerships.
For more information about the 2014 Melbourne Air & Space Show and the Aerospace & Aviation Career Day, please visit http://www.airandspaceshow.com.
About the Melbourne Air & Space Show
Advance general admission tickets to the show are now on sale at www.airandspaceshow.com. Tickets are $10 (children ages 6-12) and $15 (ages 13+) a savings of $5 per ticket off the price at the gate. Reserved parking is also discounted by $5 if purchased online in advance. For those seeking a VIP experience, a limited quantity of tickets still remain for the Flight Line VIP Clubhouse, which offers private seating on the flight line, reserved parking, lunch, beverages, event program, private restroom access and more. Flight Line VIP Clubhouse tickets can be purchased online for $129 through October 3rd and $150 on the day of the event.
Gates to the 2014 Melbourne Air & Space Show open each day at 9 a.m. For the latest on performers, display exhibits, schedule and more, visit www.airandspaceshow.com, as well as follow the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/airandspaceshow. If interested in volunteering for the 2014 event, please visit the volunteer page on the website.
About the Northrop Grumman Foundation
Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. They provide funding to STEM programs that span from preschool to high school and through collegiate levels, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. Northrop Grumman employees actively volunteer in support of many STEM organizations in their communities and internationally. In 2013, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued outreach efforts by contributing millions of dollars to diverse STEM-related groups such as the Air Force Association (CyberPatriot), Conservation International (ECO Classroom), the REC Foundation (VEX Robotics) and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering.
The Northrop Grumman Foundation supports diverse and sustainable programs for students and teachers. These programs create innovative education experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For more information, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/foundation.
