Marshall University Aviation Program Secures $2.5 Million in Federal Funding
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a $2.5 million federal grant for Marshall University's Division of Aviation. The funding was allocated through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) appropriation. This investment will specifically support the development of a new aviation maintenance technology program at Tri-State Airport. The initiative aims to address the nationwide shortage of qualified pilots and aircraft mechanics, fostering workforce development in West Virginia.
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