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“T heir achievements are inspir- ing, and it’s good to know we play a small part in helping these future leaders and industry talent take flight.” Newcomers to our sponsors agree with Nikki Brame, vice president of sales and marketing for 360 Hotel Group adding, “Participating in the PNAA Scholarship Program allows the 360 Hotel Group an avenue to offer finan- cial assistance to students following their path to a new career and be a small part of the academic journey.” Unsurprisingly, the Center of Excel- lence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing has also been a long- term supporter and is closer than most in witnessing the impact of the schol- arships on the students. Executive Director, Mary-Kaye Bredeson shares, “Many students today graduate from college with some amount of debt that takes years to repay. Getting a schol- arship will allow them to lessen that financial burden.  Scholarships are as- sociated with prestige. Having a presti- gious scholarship listed on your resume will raise your credibility in the eyes of potential employers.” HUGE TO OUR PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE SPOTLIGHT GOLD: LMI Aerospace SILVER: Center of Excellence, Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing SPEEA The ASKO Group 360 Hotel Group BRONZE: Adion Systems Aero-Plastics Inc GMN Aerospace Moss Adams ORION Industries Pacific Northwest Law Group thyssenkrupp A Final Word… The PNAA Scholarship Program has enabled our aerospace community to make a difference in the lives of others. But there’s no reason to stop where we are today when there’s so much of an impact left to make. We would love to seek a diamond-level sponsor and perhaps one day an umbrella sponsor that matches all funds received. In the meantime we welcome with open arms anyone and everyone who wants to get involved – at whatever level – and sup- port us in our dreams of enabling more dreams to come true. Classroom Instruction + On-the-Job Industry Training + Certifications = SKILLED AND CERTIFIED WORKFORCE To find out more please contact Merrie Beth Owens at [email protected] Donate directly at https://www.pnaa.net/ scholarship-payment-page AUGUST| SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE NO. 10 63