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THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT.

for skilled and motivated professionals.

“During World War II, we were the leading provider of training for aircraft mechanics,” states Dr. Sharon DeVivo, Vaughn College’s President and CEO. “Today, 40 percent of our students are in aviation maintenance, and the rest are spread throughout our management-, engineering-, and technology-related programs.”

“We average around 300 graduates a year, and 92 percent are employed or continuing their education within one year of graduation,” she continues. “Boeing, Lockheed, SpaceX, Atlas Air, and others are all in the area, and from pilots to maintainers to engineers, managers, and what- says. “That’s a testament to our faculty and students and our industry partners and supporters. Our graduates get amazing jobs not only as pilots and technicians but in every segment of aviation. credited engineering technology program—since 1947

“We get a lot of support from major companies, and we appreciate it daily,” Dr. DeVivo notes. “But it needs to keep growing to continue to attract students from every background.

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“With many new technologies evolving, aviation and aerospace are not slowing down,” she adds. “If anything, the need will become greater, and we have to start doing what we can now to keep that pipeline flowing with skilled professionals.” vaughn.edu

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