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September 14, 2024 Green MTN Aviation Field Days Vermont Aviators Association is happy to announce our Green Mountain Aviation Field Days which will take place 14-15 Sept 2024. Their theme will focus on the “Past, Present, and Future of Aviation” with a heavy emphasis on aviation education and STEM. Their Field Days will consist of static aircraft from the last 90 years, Balloons, Gliders, Military aircraft, General aviation aircraft and an Electric Aircraft, various Emergency Response, Military and Airport Ground Support Vehicles, as well as a Flight simulator, robotics, and a variety of exhibits in our STEM Hanger. They will provide as many discovery flights as possible for the public. Reservations will be made on the ticket site. Food Trucks will be available throughout the day, with a beer garden and local bands playing during the afternoon. Register

May 9, 2024 ADK Career Connect The Mobiledome is heading across the lake to attend Adirondack Career Connect 2024. We are excited to join 80 other employers at this event again and connect with over 1,500 students, including those from area high schools, SUNY Plattsburgh, and CV-TEC (home of our Aerospace Painting program!). Come fly our mobile simulator and connect with team members about career opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships at BETA. See you in the North Country!

Coming Fall 2024 Mobile Dome Road Show Our Airstream trailer outfitted with a flight simulator allows BETA to bring the thrill of flight on the road to engage and excite people about exciting career paths in electric aviation. Stay tuned for our Fall 24 Road Show- we will be hitting all 17 Career Technical Education Centers across the state of Vermont and into New York!

Opportunities for Students

College Internship Program ▼

Career Technical Education Centers ▼

High School Job Shadow ▼

Generator ▼

College Internship Program

BETA’s Summer Internship program has established a strong pipeline for our future workforce. Since 2021, we’ve welcomed 51 interns into full-time roles, cultivating a diverse applicant pool from which to select. Our internships span across the company, welcoming individuals from various backgrounds and skill sets. Applicants pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in related fields from accredited universities are encouraged to apply. Previous internships or experience in fast-paced industries such as electric vehicles, aircraft, rotorcraft, or other relevant fields focused on development, design, or certification are highly valued.

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Career Technical Education Centers

For high schoolers interested in building valuable hands-on skills to boost your career readiness…check out your local CTE! Vermont has 17 across the state! For Chittenden County students check out the program offerings at Burlington Technical Center (BTC) and Center for Technology Essex (CTE). BETA connects regularly with these programs and values the skills students develop. Here are some programs we would like to highlight: CTE’s Engineering & Architectural Design program (fun fact: Kyle Clark is an alum!) and our soon-to-be neighbors, Burlington Technical Center, offers some great programming with Aviation & Aerospace and Design, Engineering & Fabrication (they are working on building a fully functional electric vehicle!)

Vermont’s CTEs are not just for students- valuable adult learning programs are offered regularly at many of the CTEs in Vermont!

High School Job Shadow

During BETA’s High School Job Shadow Experience, students explore STEM careers like Flight Simulation, 3-D Printing, Fleet Maintenance, Batteries, Carpentry, Composites, Software, Manufacturing, Motors, and Electronics. During the 4-day summer immersion program, students shadow professionals in the field and culminate their experience with a professional development workshop and presentation. This program is hosted at various BETA locations in South Burlington, VT, and offers a firsthand look into the world of electric aviation. Application accepted through April 1, 2024

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Generator

Generator has been an important resource for BETA since our company began in 2017 and has continued to support BETA’s growth by providing potential employees with valuable skills needed for our company to succeed. Generator provides educational & learning programs for all makers, thinkers, and innovators such as Makerspace tool training for educators as well as awesome Summer camps for curious kids! BETA also partners with Generator for BETA Lab, a collaborative multi-point STEAM enrichment initiative. Through an immersive onsite experience at BETA and Generator, students will design and create their own technology demonstrations. Interested schools should contact Veronica Newton (veronica@generatorvt.com)

Workforce Development Opportunities

CCV is an important workforce development partner for BETA. We are collaborating to establish a Manufacturing Production Technician apprenticeship built on the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification to support the workforce needed for the production of our electric aircraft. The CPT certification is a national standard for production certification and the most widely adopted production-level certification in the state. We are also excited to partner on the Career Path Entry Program- an exciting opportunity for Vermonters to explore exciting careers in manufacturing!

BETA has partnered with CV-TEC located in Plattsburgh, NY. Embedded in the Automotive and Collision Repair Program, BETA has developed an accelerated pathway for high school students to receive professional Aerospace Coatings Applicator Specialist (ACAS) certification. Students train alongside BETA’s Aerospace Paint Industry experts at the campus in Plattsburgh. Upon completing the program, these students will be qualified to conduct aerospace-grade painting activities on electric aircraft.

Burlington is lucky to have museums like ECHO, dedicated to inspiring and engaging families in the joy of scientific discovery. Some exhibits not to miss are Engineer It - a tinkering Bench with facilitated hands-on science activities and from now until May, check out ECHO’s Mission: Aerospace exhibit

BETA has worked closely with several local First Robotic Teams. Starting with ages 4-6 and spanning through High School, First Robotics offers incredible opportunities to develop important skills. Many current BETA Team members found their initial inspirations for STEM careers through participation in First!

Located at Franklin County State Airport (KFSO) HFA is supporting the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians and avionics specialists for conventional and electric aircraft through apprenticeship opportunities. Great opportunities for youth interested in learning more about aviation!

The mission is to raise the interest and improve the knowledge and skills of youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). With program sites in Rutland and South Burlington, we can work with over 25% of fifth graders in Vermont each year. BETA is excited to collaborate with Starbase to build some curriculum related to electric aviation and hopefully, inspire future aviators!

As a statewide nonprofit, its mission is to ensure that children and youth in every Vermont community have access to enriching programs during out-of-school hours. One of the key initiatives that BETA collaborates with regularly is Linking Engineering to Life (LEL). This program is aimed specifically at middle school girls and non-binary youth who have historically been underrepresented in STEM fields as part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative.

VTSU is a critical workforce development partner for BETA on several fronts. Earlier this year, BETA and VTSU collaborated on the development and implementation of an experimental course, “Intro to Electric Aviation”. The curriculum of this course will continue to be an important tool supporting our local schools in infusing new technologies relevant to Electric Aviation. VTSU also offers programs aimed at developing critical skills in the future workforce of electric aviation.

Helping to support our future workforce in production with program like Trailblazers- VWW’s free seven-week training program in construction and renewable energy skills for women and gender-expansive individuals ages 18+. BETA is excited to partner with VWW this Spring to be one of the local employers hosting Trailblazer apprentices.

Working Fields is a nonprofit organization based in Vermont that focuses on workforce development and job placement for individuals facing barriers to employment. BETA is proud to partner with Working Fields as we look to grow our Team by hiring skilled people from a diverse talent pool.

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