HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. (WDTV)-- Those aging from 12 and older spent time at the Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Center on Nov. 23 and 24 to learn different aspects of aviation.<\/p>\n
From the mechanics to the skills and factors they need to know, the weekend long event provided the cadets with knowledge to go toward their future careers.<\/p>\n
\"I've learned a lot about aerospace, astronomy, ground search and rescue, emergency services,\" said Cadet Capt. Josiah <\/p>\n
Cadet Capt., Katherine Weinhold, said she's excited to share what she's learned with others. <\/p>\n
\"I love teaching classes at my home squadron, so I love going out of our area to get knowledge on how to teach better basically.\"<\/p>\n
Dr. Brad Gilbert, the interim director at the facility, said this is a great way for the cadets to focus in on their interests.<\/p>\n
\"As the technology continues to change and as the aviation here in north central West Virginia continues to expand, this is going to be a wonderful future for them,\" he said.<\/p>\n
\"Not only in this area but throughout the country.\"<\/p>\n
The project officer, Capt. Bruce Dawson said the need for those in aerospace continues to expand. <\/p>\n
\"We have a need of over 750,000 mechanics in the next ten years and it's getting to a critical level so that's why we started this,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Capt. Dawson is hoping that this is a start that will hopefully keep the cadets on board.<\/p>\n
\"We're trying to get the kids to realize what there is in West Virginia in the aerospace industry. We have a lot of company's here in Bridgeport that are a big footprint in the aerospace that nobody knows is here.\"<\/p>\n
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