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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS : TEN-YEAR TRIBUTE TO KARL FAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND :
ONCE AGAIN , A BIG THANK YOU TO THE MANY COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM !

BEING THANKFUL

PNAA ' S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF MORE THAN A DECADE

Reflecting over the past year of unprecedented disruption in our lives , PNAA is eternally thankful for the sponsors of our 2021 Scholarship Program . They have reached out and extended a helping hand to young men and women seeking aerospace careers and their support has perhaps never been quite so meaningful as this year . Providing over $ 25,350 to ten schools enabling 20 students to continue their studies , PNAA and the students say Thank You !
As we head into 2021 , it portends to be another challenging year . While students have become wary of their career choice in aerospace , within the industry , we know that aerospace is cyclical . This downturn is significant , but the science behind the analysis for the future of aerospace manufacturing is positive . Students don ’ t necessarily have that knowledge and are questioning their choice . PNAA ’ s advice to them is , “ Press On ."
“ PRESS ON ” AND CONTINUE WITH YOUR EDUCATION . DON ’ T GIVE IN TO DOUBT OR GIVE UP ON YOUR GOAL .
Students have a weighty responsibility in preparing to work in this exacting industry which requires a formal education and hands-on training . Those prerequisites are more important now than ever before , and it ’ s our time to reassure them that they are on the right track . A strong showing of scholarship support reinforces supply chain commitment and the sense that rewarding aerospace jobs will be there for them .
LET ’ S CONTINUE GIVING THE GIFT OF MONETARY SUPPORT TOWARD THEIR EDUCATION .
PNAA ’ Scholarship Program began in 2009 with an audacious goal of raising $ 50,000 . We are proud to announce that over the past 11 years , our generous supporters have sponsored over $ 300,000 to 11 schools , distributing the funds to over 150 students .

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS : TEN-YEAR TRIBUTE TO KARL FAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND :

When tragedy struck with the unexpected passing of PNAA ’ s Board Member Karl Fagan in 2011 , the Board established a Scholarship Fund in his name . A consummate salesman with a smile that would light up the room , Karl ’ s special power was the ability to bring people together for the benefit of the industry . The scholarship program was an initiative he enthusiastically supported and Karl would be very pleased with the industry ’ s contributions !
PNAA ’ s commitment to workforce development never wanes . We have maintained a scholarship fund since 2009 and will continue to do so into the future . Eligible students who are enrolled in participating aerospace programs are granted scholarships of a minimum of $ 1,000 . Donors are able to select the school for their funds and the school selects the recipient . To learn how you can sponsor a student , please reach out to any of PNAA ’ s staff , a board member , or visit our website ( www . pnaa . net ), hover over PNAA and click on Scholarships .

ONCE AGAIN , A BIG THANK YOU TO THE MANY COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM !

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