College and Career Readiness Event

The College and Career Readiness Event at the Center for Space Education hosts high school (grade 9-12) students at Kennedy Space Center, to attend an aerospace and technology-focused conference, where they can learn step-by-step how to effectively network, make connections in the industry, explore career opportunities along both academic and trade routes. Students are given opportunities to speak 1:1 with aerospace and tech industry professionals.

The space and tech industries nee engineers, astronauts, welders, pipe-fitters, plumbers, teachers, lawyers, artists, entertainers, and more! There will be company, trade school, and university representation.

REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 8, 2024 AT 11:59PM

$45,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, in partnership with Epic Flight Academy, is providing one student a full scholarship to their Aircraft Mechanic Program. The scholarship covers tuition and materials for the 19-month program, valued at $45,000. This includes: five courses, books, tools, materials, and 3 FAA written exams. All applicants must be graduating high school in May 2024 or must have graduated from high school within the last school year (May 2023). For more information on the program visit: https://epicflightacademy.com/aircraft-mechanic/. To qualify for the scholarship, the recipient MUST also be able to attend the 2024 College and Career Readiness Event on March 15, 2024.

To apply for the $45,000 Aircraft Mechanic Program Scholarship: 

• First, register for the 2024 College and Career Readiness Event

• Second, apply for the $45,000 Scholarship using the link below.

IMPORTANT: Scholarship applicants MUST be registered for the 2024 College and Career Readiness Event for consideration. Applications are due March 8, 2024.

Educators and Parents:

Have students who are opting out of the college-route? Send them our way to speak with professionals who have done the same, and help them to land a job right out of high school or trade school!

Have students who want to pursue a degree? Send them our way to speak with university students and professors on the best ways to achieve their academic goals and land a career in the industry.

The event will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024. The event planning team is coordinating with a number of school districts across the state to provide transportation options for students. This will not apply to all Florida school districts. Students are also welcomed to register on their own (without school district participation). Space will be limited and registration is first come, first serve. This event is open to all students (9-12) across the nation. Attendance of this event includes complimentary admission into the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.