Careers In Aviation Awarded International Grant
By Christina Wessell
Palm Coast, Florida  -  (April 11 , 2008) - Careers in Aviation is pleased to announce that the organization has 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 U.S. 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. (For survey results visit: www.careersinaviation.org)  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. Karen Daniel, Global Youth Service Day vice president, comments, “Careers in Aviation was chosen for the leadership and commitment in a broader network and coalition.  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 advances 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.  If you wish to make a tax deductible contribution or receive further details regarding scholarship information, www.careersinaviation.org Youth Service America is an international nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. Founded in 1986, Youth Service America’s mission is to expand the impact of the youth service movement with communities, schools, corporations, and governments. Youth Service America envisions a global culture of engaged youth who are committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership and achievement. For more information: www.YSA.org. Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service event in the world. GYSD is a year-round effort to expand the impact of the youth service movement. The initiative launches new service organizations, policy changes, and sustainable service programs to create a culture of engaged youth. State Farm Companies Foundation is the presenting sponsor. More than 125 national partners and 70 lead agencies throughout the United States organize campaigns. Overseas, national lead agencies in more than 100 countries participate. Planning Tool Kits, Service-Learning Curriculum Guides, classroom posters, grants, and more are available for youth, parents, teachers and organizations. For more information: www.YSA.org. # # # For more information, visit www.careersinaviation.org or contact: Judith A. Rice Careers in Aviation Ph: 386-586-6574 jrice@careersinaviation.org
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