high school

IMG_1844
Photo provided by Keri D. Ingraham

Students Soar at Innovative West Michigan Aviation Academy

The average American annual salary is under $60,000, whereas the average annual salary of pilots is over $188,000 — $128,000 higher. Yet there is a pilot shortage. These positions do not require a college degree but instead specialized training, and the training need not wait until students complete high school. Read More ›
flight-instructor-and-student-inside-small-piper-aircraft-adobe-stock
Flight instructor and student inside small Piper aircraft
Licensed via Adobe Stock

A Proven High School Model to Replicate

In 2010, the doors opened to a new type of tuition-free public charter high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located adjacent to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, West Michigan Aviation Academy has been turning out more than just future pilots for the past 13 school years. Read More ›
male-students-in-a-woodwork-class-stockpack-adobe-stock
Male students in a woodwork class
Photo by auremar on Adobe Stock

Teacher Certification & Uniform Salary Schedules Hinder CTE Staffing

A key component of creating an outstanding CTE preparation track in today’s K-12 schools is employing top-tier subject matter experts with real-world professional experience in the industry rather than just book knowledge. Read More ›