Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing and ThinkYoung jointly launch STEM School

Addis Ababa, July 17, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing airline brand globally and the continent’s leading airline brand, along with Boeing Company and ThinkYoung, a think tank focusing on young people have launched the STEM School.

It is stated that the School is an initiative designed to equip young individuals and teachers in Ethiopia with the necessary skills for better employment opportunities.

The STEM School, which will be hosted at the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation University will offer a six-week curriculum with over 300 hours of classes and training.

The program is set to welcome 24 students – 50% of which will be female – from various regions of Ethiopia, with the initiative also set to offer a teacher training program in order to equip educators with the necessary tools to teach advanced STEM concepts.

During the program, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of STEM, coding, and programming, while also learning essential soft skills like teamwork and problem-solving. Students will also be given the opportunity to shadow Ethiopian Airlines staff and receive mentoring throughout the program.

“We are delighted in our collaboration with Boeing and ThinkYoung to launch the STEM School initiative, which helps Ethiopian youths to succeed in education and in their future careers, primarily in aviation fields, and to become the next generation of innovators. We believe in going at a compatible pace with the speed of technology and being prepared for future demands. This cooperation and initiative will develop young people to meet the future needs of the fast-growing Ethiopian aviation industry,” said Mesfin Tasew, group chief executive officer at Ethiopian Airlines.