Lockheed Martin Toolbox Scholarship Saves the day for PIA Youngstown Student
When Juston Shorts’ tool collection was recently destroyed in a garage fire, the PIA Youngstown student was in a real bind. He needed those tools to successfully complete projects for the Aviation Maintenance Technician program, but lacked the resources. Lockheed Martin saved the day for Juston, who is the recipient...
Sky High Career Options at PIA’s Youngstown Career Fair
The sky’s the limit for career opportunities for students at PIA's Youngstown, OH campus. Students celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a Career Fair. Held at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG), recruiters representing 15 employers conducted 53 interviews with upcoming graduates. Goodyear from Akron, OH interviewed potential Airship/Blimp Mechanic for its...
PIA Students Receive David J. Forgac Aviation Scholarship Awards
Two PIA students have been named recipients of the 2022 David J. Forgac Aviation Scholarship. “We are so excited to keep our father’s memory alive in such a tangible way. We hope that these ladies graduate and enjoy exciting careers in aviation,” said Mandy Forgac, PIA graduate (’02) and daughter...
Stratus Fall 2021
PIA’s 2021 Stratus is now available! Click the link below to read more about PIA alumni and aviation news. Stratus Fall 2021 PDF Articles Include: The Next Gen Piedmont Tuition Program Conquering Adversity Flight Plan to Leadership Campus Community: Allegheny County Airport Employer Roundtable Campus Community: Myrtle Beach International Airport 40 Years of Aviation Inspiration A Family with a Purpose Campus Community: Youngstown-Warren...
PIA Memorial Scholarship – Submit Your Application by December 3rd!
The PIA Memorial Scholarships are funded by private donors and annual funding raising events. There are five (5) Memorial Fund Scholarship awards available for the 2021 calendar year in the amount of $2,000.00 each. Please review the application here. Submitting your application: Applications must be received by December 3, 2021. Return applications to: Campus Director...
Trumbull County Drone League
PIA Youngstown was contacted by the Trumbull County Educational Service Center (TC ESC) regarding their effort to begin a drone racing league in Trumbull County. PIA helped connect the airport community with the TC ESC, including Winner Aviation, a close industry partner of PIA. Together they were able to secure...
PIA Voluntary Vaccination Incentive Program
Who is eligible to participate in the PIA Voluntary Vaccination Incentive Program? Current PIA students who submit documentation to PIA for the full COVID-19 vaccination series by the program deadline AND who remain active PIA students as of the program deadline are eligible for the program incentives. What incentives are offered...
JobsOhio’s “Road Show” at PIA Youngstown Campus
In celebration of its ten-year anniversary, JobsOhio brought its “Road Show” to the Youngstown Campus. JobsOhio’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer J.P Nauseef presented on the “Generational Opportunity” that Ohio finds itself in as they seek to retain and attract new business to the State of Ohio. JobsOhio, the primary economic...
