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Last September, I wrote about JetBlue hosting its 11th annual “Fly Like a Girl” event at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The airline marked Women’s History Month on March 7th by hosting the event in Fort Lauderdale and introduced more than 100 local students to careers in aviation and science through hands-on experiences and mentorship.
Now in its 12th year, the “Fly Like a Girl” program is designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers while highlighting the wide range of opportunities available within the aviation industry. The event brought together JetBlue’s female crewmembers, including pilots, technicians, engineers, and leaders, who shared their experiences and guided students through interactive activities. The event was held in partnership with Jetscape Services, JetBlue’s Women in Flight Crewmember Resource Group, the airline’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact team, and the JetBlue Foundation.
More than 100 students between the ages of 10 and 14 participated in the Fort Lauderdale event. They gained an inside look at aviation careers through aircraft demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and discussions with aviation professionals. The goal of the program is to inspire young people at an early age to explore careers in aviation and STEM fields by providing them with real-world exposure to the industry. Students were able to interact directly with aviation professionals while learning about the roles pilots, engineers, mechanics, and technicians play in keeping aircraft flying safely.
This year’s event also featured participation from the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, a JetBlue Foundation grantee. The organization brought its STEMobile, a mobile science lab designed to bring hands-on STEM education directly to students. Through interactive demonstrations led by educators, the STEMobile introduced participants to engineering concepts and problem-solving exercises intended to build curiosity and critical thinking skills. The event was also attended by local government officials, including Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who represents Florida’s 25th congressional district.
Hosting the event in Fort Lauderdale reflects JetBlue’s longstanding presence in South Florida, where the airline maintains a major operational hub. JetBlue employs thousands of crewmembers in the region and operates a large network of flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (where it serves as the airport’s largest airline). Fort Lauderdale continues to play a central role in JetBlue’s growth strategy in Florida and serves as a key gateway within the airline’s broader network.
Ursula Hurley, President of the JetBlue Foundation and JetBlue’s Chief Financial Officer, said:
Fort Lauderdale has been part of JetBlue’s story since day one with our first flights touching down right here over 26 years ago, and we’re proud to continue investing in the region and its people. Bringing Fly Like a Girl back to South Florida reflects our continued commitment to the future of Fort Lauderdale as a critical part of our operation, from its people and culture to the aviation infrastructure that helps power our airline forward.”
Anthony’s Take: Through programs like “Fly Like a Girl,” JetBlue aims to inspire future generations while strengthening its connections with the communities where its employees live and work. This is a great way to get the next generation excited about aviation careers.
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