Opinion: Cast A Wide Net For A Strong Aerospace And Aviation Workforce

Vaughn College students practiced their skills as part of the robotics competition team.
Credit: Vaughn College
Did you know that many of the women who worked in U.S. aircraft factories during World War II like Rosie the Riveter were Hispanic? Connie Palacioz worked at Boeing, Mary Fierros at Douglas Aircraft and Rose Will Monroe at Willow Run Aircraft. They were encouraged to join the war effort by taking...
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