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West Michigan Regional Airport is a community-owned airport located in Holland, Michigan with a focus on partnering with schools, non-profits, hospitals, and aviation enthusiasts. |
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A futurePREP'd partner since 2022.
Business Partner Challenge #1:
How can we showcase aviation to the community using Year 1, 3, & 5 original plans?
Our experience . . .
"I loved getting to interact with new people and solve problems in a professional setting." ~ Faith, Student
"One thing that I enjoyed was being able to connect and also meet some great people at WMRA." ~Lleilani, Student
"I liked our large work area that helped us spread out and have enough room to collaborate." ~ Isaac, Student
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"I loved getting to interact with new people and solve problems in a professional setting." ~ Faith, Student
"One thing that I enjoyed was being able to connect and also meet some great people at WMRA." ~Lleilani, Student
"I liked our large work area that helped us spread out and have enough room to collaborate." ~ Isaac, Student
Click here for Team West Michigan Regional Airport's journey on Padlet.
Business Partner Challenge #2:
How can we create meaningful education experiences using aviation as a pathway?
Our experience . . .
"Today’s presentation from our Future Prep’d High School students was nothing short of amazing. These students dug deep, strove to understand the core needs of the airport and the aviation industry overall, and presented real tangible solutions." ~ Aaron Thelenwood, Head of the Airport
"The presentation that the students came up with was simply immaculate. I am so impressed by the way that the airport supported this program and really sparked significant interest in the students about the possibilities ahead of them for aviation careers." ~ Anita Cobb, Mead & Hunt - WMRA Engineering Consultants
Click here for Team West Michigan Regional Airport's journey on Padlet.
"Today’s presentation from our Future Prep’d High School students was nothing short of amazing. These students dug deep, strove to understand the core needs of the airport and the aviation industry overall, and presented real tangible solutions." ~ Aaron Thelenwood, Head of the Airport
"The presentation that the students came up with was simply immaculate. I am so impressed by the way that the airport supported this program and really sparked significant interest in the students about the possibilities ahead of them for aviation careers." ~ Anita Cobb, Mead & Hunt - WMRA Engineering Consultants
Click here for Team West Michigan Regional Airport's journey on Padlet.
Business Partner Challenge #3:
How can we grow an engaging social media platform the West Michigan Regional Airport that meets its goals?
Our experience . . .
“This experience looked fun. I did some research, talked to my parents, and I wanted to meet new people. I love diving deeper into stuff that I am not familiar with, so this was an interesting and fun program I wanted to be a part of.” ~ Zeph, HS Student
“I first learned about this from my teacher. It looked interesting as a new opportunity to learn about things that might spark my interest. I have to say that it has been totally worth it! I have learned so much and I do not regret any of it.” ~ Jace, HS Student
“I was interested in diving deeper into the business world, and I got some awesome new career skills.” ~ Leah, HS Student
Click here for Team West Michigan Regional Airport's journey on Padlet.
“This experience looked fun. I did some research, talked to my parents, and I wanted to meet new people. I love diving deeper into stuff that I am not familiar with, so this was an interesting and fun program I wanted to be a part of.” ~ Zeph, HS Student
“I first learned about this from my teacher. It looked interesting as a new opportunity to learn about things that might spark my interest. I have to say that it has been totally worth it! I have learned so much and I do not regret any of it.” ~ Jace, HS Student
“I was interested in diving deeper into the business world, and I got some awesome new career skills.” ~ Leah, HS Student
Click here for Team West Michigan Regional Airport's journey on Padlet.
Business Partner Challenge #4:
How can West Michigan Regional Airport promote sustainable growth and improve community experiences by expanding services and infrastructure?
Our experience . . .
"West Michigan Regional Airport Authority is incredibly proud of this group's team work, adaptability, professionalism, and problem solving skills they have achieved during this project. The skills they have developed will follow them into their future schooling and workplace!" ~ Courtney, Business Partner Ambassador
"One of the things I’ve learned through this experience is people aren’t always going to agree but we can still have a good time with each other. ~ Destiny, HS Student
"Something I learned was teamwork is vital throughout every project, even if you think it is a solo project, it most likely involves teamwork somewhere." ~ Lucas, HS Student
Click here for Team West Michigan Regional Airport's journey on Padlet.
"West Michigan Regional Airport Authority is incredibly proud of this group's team work, adaptability, professionalism, and problem solving skills they have achieved during this project. The skills they have developed will follow them into their future schooling and workplace!" ~ Courtney, Business Partner Ambassador
"One of the things I’ve learned through this experience is people aren’t always going to agree but we can still have a good time with each other. ~ Destiny, HS Student
"Something I learned was teamwork is vital throughout every project, even if you think it is a solo project, it most likely involves teamwork somewhere." ~ Lucas, HS Student
Click here for Team West Michigan Regional Airport's journey on Padlet.
