The Career Tree allows students to think using the “ light at the end of the tunnel ” method to envision their future . ACCESS is primarily about exploration , and the Career Tree method gives students the tools to explore and be flexible with their goals . During the AC- CESS program , students spend eight weeks learning about the six aerospace topics using modules and discussing their career goals and interests with the student success coordinator . At the end of the eight weeks , the students put their name and desired career on a leaf sticker and attach it to the Career Trees mounted to the wall at the Aerospace Training Center ( ATC ). At any point during and after the program , the students can approach staff and receive help with resumes , finding internships , discussing career paths , or even just chatting about their interests .
The students spend their time in the program listening to different speakers and career professionals . Over the course of the ACCESS program , Airway Science has recruited pilots , air traffic controllers , aerospace engineers , and a robotics software engineer . Some students haven ’ t entered the worlds of aviation and aerospace yet , while others know immediately what they want to do , even if they ’ re unsure of how to get there . Sixteen-year-old Toby knew precisely what he was looking for when he came into ACCESS . In his first meeting with the student success coordinator , Toby spent his time showing off his many models and explaining his interest in aircraft restoration and historic aircraft . Toby learned a lot in his eight weeks doing ACCESS .
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