Podcast Sn 6 Ep 11: Career Aspirations at Rising Aviation High

There is power in mentorship! In this special podcast episode, 13-year-old Isabella from Rising Aviation High School (@risingaviationhighschool5540 ) and FAA aerospace engineer Karen Perez engage in an insightful discussion about aspirations, mentorship, diversity, and the limitless possibilities in aerospace. When a young person sees someone who looks like them doing what they desire to do, it makes it seem that much more attainable.

With great mentors, their dreams can come true. The FAA encourages mentorship and provides invaluable support through our student programs. https://www.faa.gov/jobs/students/internships

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Chapters 
0:00 Intro  
1:16 Excerpt From Isabella’s Letter
2:15 About Rising Aviation High School
3:05 What Inspired an Interest in Aviation
4:14 Karen’s Aerospace Engineer Journey
5:16 Diversity and Inclusion in Aerospace
7:10 Olga Custodio as a Role Model
8:01 Memorable Achievements at the FAA
9:44 Karen’s Advice on Pursuing a Career in Aerospace
10:01 Isabella’s Advice to Her Peers
10:35 The Airport Design Challenge
11:05 Wrap Up and Teaser for Next Episode

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