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Broward County Schools just launched the Space Florida Academy at nine schools, including Miramar High, to give students a direct pipeline into aerospace, aviation, and engineering careers. With hands-on classes, industry guest speakers, internships, and even aviation license prep, the program turns classroom learning into real-world experience. Partnering with Space Florida — which has been driving Florida’s space economy for two decades — the initiative aims to fill critical workforce gaps left after the shuttle program ended. Students can upload resumes for job priority, network with professionals, and see a clear path from high school to high-demand roles like air traffic controllers or aviation mechanics. Industry veterans are thrilled, seeing the same spark in students they once had — and hope this bold move ignites a new generation of space and aviation leaders in Florida.

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