EFSC Foundation Newsletter February 2018 | Page 2

What Is The Key To Success? Thinking of changing careers? According to Career Source Brevard, the aviati on and aerospace industries are thriving in our area. Even bett er, EFSC has excellent programs to prepare students for careers in those fi elds. First graduate from Dare to Finish Program Congratulati ons to Sarah Leon for earning her Associate’s Degree in December 2017 through EFSC’s Dare to Finish program! Sarah had one class left to complete her degree. With encouragement from her husband, she made the decision to come back to EFSC and fi nish her coursework. When asked what advice she had for students in a similar situati on, she said, “I would say don’t let anything get in your way. Get into the school, see an advisor and dare to fi nish!” Did you know? Dare to Finish is designed to inspire former Titans who are within 18 credits of completi ng an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.) or Bachelor’s Degree and are currently in an inacti ve status. Dare to Finish students may even qualify for scholarships to help cover the cost of completi ng their degree. Learn more at easternfl orida.edu/go/fi nish New Year Brings Big Changes to Alumni Association Membership in the EFSC Alumni Associati on will now be free for all members! Aft er researching other successful “no dues” alumni programs, we feel that it’s a perfect fi t for EFSC. We’ve even started a Student Alumni Associati on to connect current students with alumni to foster networking opportuniti es. Be sure to register with the EFSC Alumni Associati on at efscfoundati on.org/alumni so we can keep you informed of all the great things we have planned! Here is what Career Source Brevard has to say about job opportuniti es: “More than one-third of all the aerospace employees in the state of Florida are employed in Brevard. The growth of commercial space and the supply chain that supports it is impressive. Giants in the industry are electi ng to invest here, including Blue Origin, OneWeb Satellites and RUAG Aviati on; others have determined to increase their presence here, such as Lockheed Marti n, Northrup Grumman, Embraer and others. Clusters of constructi on acti vity at Explorati on Park in the north, Orlando-Melbourne Internati onal Airport and Port Canaveral att est to the power of aviati on and aerospace in Brevard County on Florida’s Space Coast.” For more informati on on EFSC’s programs, visit easternfl orida.edu/go/careertech Submit Your Class News, Pictures and Accomplishments alumni@easternfl orida.edu easternfl orida.edu/foundati on Page 2