AVC ASCEND aerospace training grant
Antelope Valley CollegeCalifornia- Detected
- Oct 13, 2026
- 20 days ago
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From the meeting
At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the board was scheduled to accept the AVC ASCEND grant. The project expands aerospace training capacity in aircraft fabrication, non-destructive inspection, aircraft line maintenance, and military standard aerospace maintenance. Year 1 funding is $1,198,602 and includes curriculum development, equipment, supplies, and facility improvements such as an ANDI laboratory equipment purchase, an AFAB composites oven, a modular building, and Fox Field leases.
The initial funded period runs through September 30, 2027, with the overall project period through September 30, 2031.
- Meeting date
- October 13, 2026
- Agency
- Antelope Valley College
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