New partnership creates educational pipeline for Bahamian college students to entry world-class aerospace coaching {and professional} improvement alternatives at MTSU
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has taken a big step to advance the nation’s aviation sector by way of a brand new partnership between Center Tennessee State College’s (MTSU) Division of Aerospace and the Bahamas Division of Aviation.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed on Friday, Could 30, by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, and MTSU President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee, formalizes collaboration that may create instructional {and professional} alternatives tailor-made for Bahamian college students and aviation professionals.
This settlement permits Bahamian college students to enroll in MTSU’s aerospace coaching applications, take part in summer season immersion experiences on campus, entry fast-track choices designed for working professionals, and take on-line programs tailor-made explicitly for Bahamian college students and professionals.
Minister Cooper stated, “This partnership is a monumental step in creating our aviation trade and training panorama. By equipping our rising and present aviation professionals with world-class abilities and worldwide expertise, we’re constructing a basis for sustainable development and competitiveness that positions The Bahamas as a world chief in aviation.”
Becoming a member of him, Dr. McPhee expressed his honor in welcoming the delegation, stating, “I’m honored right this moment to welcome our pals from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for the signing of this important settlement. MTSU has been the selection of many college students from the Bahamas in search of increased training alternatives. The ties between the commonwealth and our college are sturdy and fixed, and, certainly, college students from this nation symbolize a big share of our worldwide enrollment.”
MTSU Division of Aerospace is likely one of the largest and most revered collegiate aviation applications within the US. The Coaching alternatives beneath the MOU facilities round seven areas of focus, together with: Skilled Pilots, Aerospace Administration, Aerospace Upkeep, Aerospace Expertise, Flight Dispatch, Unmanned Aerial Plane Programs Operations (Drone), and Unmanned Air Programs Controls and Expertise. Moreover, the settlement leverages Revolutionary partnerships with Delta Airways and Southwest Airways to provide professionals within the trade.
The Bahamas delegation included Director of Aviation and Deputy Director Common of Tourism, Dr. Kenneth Romer; Deputy Director of Aviation, Mr. Milo Butler III; Executives from The College of The Bahamas and representatives from The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s Atlanta Workplace.
About The Bahamas
The Bahamas has over 700 islands and cays, in addition to 16 distinctive island locations. Positioned solely 50 miles off the coast of Florida, it affords a fast and simple method for vacationers to flee their on a regular basis. The island nation additionally boasts world-class fishing, diving, boating, and hundreds of miles of the Earth’s most spectacular seashores for households, {couples}, and adventurers to discover. See why it’s Higher within the Bahamas at www.bahamas.com on Fb, YouTube, or Instagram.
