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Grants to Boost Aviation Workforce Diversity and Training Opportunities.

This act establishes a new grant program through the Department of Transportation to fund training, scholarships, and educational programs aimed at increasing the workforce of pilots, maintenance technicians, and manufacturing workers. The program prioritizes recruiting women, minorities, and individuals from rural areas, creating new career pathways and diversifying the aviation sector. Citizens gain access to federally supported training and apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand jobs.
Key points
Provides funding for scholarships and apprenticeships for individuals pursuing careers as pilots, aviation mechanics, or in aircraft manufacturing.
Prioritizes grant applications that actively encourage participation from underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, to diversify the industry.
Supports the creation of new aviation education programs in high schools and postsecondary institutions, including equipment purchases and teacher training.
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Additional Information
AIRWAYS Act
Print number: S 1935
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-06-13