Spartan College Students Receive Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Scholarships Amidst Skilled Labor Shortage
Students from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa have been awarded scholarships from the Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation's Work Ethic Scholarship Program. This program aims to address the national skilled labor gap by investing in individuals pursuing careers requiring technical expertise and hands-on training. The scholarships support students preparing for careers in various skilled industries, including transportation, manufacturing, construction, and aviation. Recipients are chosen based on their commitment to personal responsibility, strong work ethic, and dedication to mastering in-demand skills. The aviation industry, in particular, faces significant demand for skilled professionals, with projections indicating a need for approximately 674,000 new pilots and 728,000 new maintenance technicians globally over the next two decades, according to Boeing's 2026 Pilot and Technician Outlook. Spartan College, with a history in aviation training dating back to 1928, continues to play a role in... 
