ISTAT Jetrader - Spring 2023 - 28

With Aviation-related degree programs costing up to three times that of
a non-aviation programs, funding is a key hurdle for those interested in pursuing
aviation-related degrees.
Them, and Fun and Education Global
Network (FEGNe) and addressed
various facets of aviation, including
flight safety, reliability engineering,
air traffic control, aviation business,
engineering, careers in aviation
and leadership, and manned and
unmanned flight. For some students,
this was their first time learning about
the aviation industry. Several students
also had an opportunity to try out
flight simulators and operate drones.
Philip Mafunga, 2008 ISTAT
Foundation scholarship recipient
and Kenyan native, was the keynote
speaker and shared how the
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ISTAT Foundation scholarship was
instrumental in his career progression.
Having grown up in Kenya, his
account was particularly relatable to
participants. Mafunga encouraged
the students to think and dream
big and offered the quote, " You can
budget your money, but don't budget
your dreams. "
The ALA workshop culminated
with Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD)
held at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport. GIAD was organized for the
female workshop students by the
Kenya Women in Aviation Chapter in
collaboration with Kenya Airways.
An all-female Kenya Airways crew
attended, as well American Airlines
captain and chair of Women in
Aviation International Deborah Hecker,
and an Emirates first officer from
South Africa, Amanda KandawireKhoza.
Kandawire-Khoza shared
her story of perseverance despite
several setbacks. She encouraged
the students to be leaders with
statements including, " You can be
the first, but don't be the last. " It was
clear that many students left with
additional knowledge of the paths
they could take to achieve their goals
and dreams.
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