Tours & Workshops

AAR Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Facility Tour

April 28, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Cost: $75

Explore the exciting world of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) with a behind-the-scenes tour of AAR’s aviation maintenance facility at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Participants will gain firsthand insight into aircraft maintenance operations, the technical skills required to maintain commercial aircraft, and the workforce needs of the aerospace industry. The tour will highlight career pathways in aviation maintenance, industry-recognized certifications, and opportunities for workforce development through internship, and registered apprenticeships. Attendees will also learn how partnerships between industry and education are helping build a skilled aerospace workforce in Oklahoma.
Dress casual with closed-toed shoes

Building Robust Work-Based Learning Programs: A Step-by-Step Approach

April 28, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Cost: $190

Unlock the power of work-based learning (WBL)! This practical workshop guides you through the essential steps of establishing and maintaining robust WBL programs, from campus-wide initiatives to classroom-based experiences. Learn actionable strategies for setup, monitoring and ensuring program quality. Participants will:

• Gain tangible resources applicable across diverse educational settings, including templates and frameworks
• Engage in interactive activities and leave equipped to implement
• Scale impactful WBL opportunities for student success.

Work-Based Learning that Works: Building Postsecondary Partnerships and Workforce Pathways

April 28, 8:00 a.m.–Noon
Cost: $175

Participants will use workforce and economic data to identify priority industries, occupations, and skills, then determine the most appropriate post-secondary education and training models for each need. Options may include short-term credentials, Short-Term Pell, pre-apprenticeships, Registered Apprenticeships, internships, work experiences, industry certifications, customized training, and combinations that create stronger talent pipelines.

Most importantly, participants will leave with actionable next steps: a defined workforce priority, an initial WBL model or pathway, identified institutional and external partners, implementation priorities, and a strategy for moving from planning to action. Participants will use a practical Work-Based Learning Toolkit throughout the workshop to begin building or strengthening WBL at their institution.