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Highlands County Aerospace program draws 90 applicants for 50 slots, presenters urge continued partnership
Summary
Michael Alford and the EAA’s Greg Griffin told the board the Highlands County Aerospace program serves 50 students across several pathways and this year received roughly 90 applications, leaving a waiting list and prompting discussion of possible expansion.
Michael Alford, the lead teacher for the Highlands County Aerospace program, told the school board that the hands‑on aviation curriculum serves 50 students from several local schools and covers multiple pathways including aerospace engineering, pilot ground school, airframe and power plant, and drone study.
"We have room for 50 students, and we currently have 90 applications," Alford told the board, noting the program’s popularity and the role of volunteers and industry experts in instruction.
Greg Griffin, president of the EAA, thanked the district for the partnership and described the program as an exceptional local opportunity that is not common elsewhere in the region. Board members who helped start or visit the program praised its impact and discussed possibilities for expansion at the airport.
Board members asked about capacity and expressed hope the program could be expanded so more students have access to the career and technical offerings the program provides.
