Girls in Aviation Day goes virtual
For the City Times
Three Wisconsin chapters of Women in Aviation International have teamed up on an interactive virtual event to ensure girls in Wisconsin have access to explore the world of aviation.
In lieu of individual in-person events, the three chapters will host a free interactive virtual event open to young women in Wisconsin, ages 8-17.
“Although we cannot host Girls in Aviation Day in-person this year, our chapters still felt strongly about offering some kind of event to engage with young girls to talk about the aviation industry and careers,” says Oshkosh Chapter president Catey Frost. “The aviation industry is projecting a very high demand, in a plethora of careers for many years to come. This is a great time for the youth to be exploring the opportunities available to them.”
In 2019 women made up only 8 percent of pilots, 7% of flight instructors, and 3% of aviation mechanics. Girls in Aviation Day allows girls to explore opportunities available to them in aviation and aerospace by providing mentorship and inspiration from women who are part of this growing and exiting industry. Girls will learn about important aspects of aviation such as the science of flight, navigation, and the different types of aircrafts.
The virtual event will also showcase female aviators and introduce girls to career opportunities in the growing aviation industry.
By presenting Girls in Aviation Day as a virtual event this year, the Southeastern Chapter of Milwaukee, Oshkosh Chapter of Oshkosh, and Four Lakes Chapter of Madison are able to expand the reach of the event to the entire state of Wisconsin and allow all girls interested in aviation to attend online.
Southeastern Chapter president Joan Klenhofer stated, “I am so very proud of the heritage of aviation in the great state of Wisconsin and our Chapter is so blessed to be able to join up with our two sister chapters to bring Girls in Aviation Day to so many girls in the state.”
The event will be held Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon, online. Register at ww.facebook.com/WisconsinGirlsInAviationDay.