Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)’s Aviation Science program will host representatives from JetBlue, a global travel company, on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The visit will launch a partnership between the airlines and the university to recruit students and provide opportunities for mentorship, training and jobs through the JetBlue University Gateway Program.
ECSU offers the only four-year Aviation Science and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) degree programs in North Carolina. The Aviation Science program’s five areas of specialization, include: Flight Education; Aviation Management; Avionics; Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Professional Aeronautics. Enrollment in the program totals more than 180 students, with a nearly 60 percent minority student population. Further, ECSU is one of 40 institution worldwide to offer an aviation degree program accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABInternattional).
JetBlue Executives Visit ECSU on Thursday, January 26, 2023 |
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| WHAT: | Elizabeth City State University will host a visit for executives of JetBlue to launch a partnership with the university’s Department of Aviation Science and Emergency Management. |
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Thursday, January 26, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.Media Contact: Ayana Hernandez at mediaquestions@ecsu.edu, 252-335-3686 or 252-340-4329 |
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Elizabeth City State University, STEM Complex, Room 104 1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Link to Campus Map (#29) |
