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The JetBlue Foundation Announces Spring 2022 Grantees and Opening of Next Foundation Granting Cycle
The JetBlue Foundation Awards Nine Charitable Organizations Across the Airline’s Network with Grants to Continue Critical Work Connecting Youth to Careers in
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nThe JetBlue Foundation Awards Nine Charitable Organizations Across the Airline’s Network with Grants to Continue Critical Work Connecting Youth to Careers in Aviation\n\nApplications for the next JetBlue Foundation Granting Cycle Open Now for Grants Up to $50,000\n\n NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nJetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced the newest round of grants from the JetBlue Foundation, supporting nine charitable organizations to continue critical youth recruitment programs and educational skills training needed to equip and inspire the next generation of aviators.\n\nThe JetBlue Foundation is the first airline foundation focused solely on supporting aviation and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. For nearly a decade, the JetBlue Foundation has been providing grants to charitable organizations to support and advance their education and mentorship programs. Beyond grants, the JetBlue Foundation provides programs, mentors, internships, and support to help pave the way for more accessibility and inclusivity within the aviation industry.\n\n“At JetBlue, inspiration is more than an idea—it’s our mission. Through working with colleges, technical schools, and other community outreach and education programs, the JetBlue Foundation has been able to foster and grow the love and passion for aviation in youth across our network and beyond,” said Ursula Hurley, president of the JetBlue Foundation. “As we near our 10-year anniversary this December, we are proud of how far we have come, but realize that our work is far from over when it comes to continuing to break down barriers of entry into careers in aviation. We are proud to continue our industry-leading grant work and look forward to welcoming another group of equity-focused grantees to our program.”\n\nThe JetBlue Foundation continues to expand its relationships and support in the United States and is proud to announce Spelman College, the Foundation’s first Historically Black College and University (HBCU), as a 2022 JetBlue Foundation grantee. This year the Foundation is excited to not only welcome new grantees but to continue to support a number of previous organizations including: Aviation High School, Mariposa DR Foundation, Hiller Aviation Institute, and the Universidad Ana G. Méndez.\n\nThe Spring 2022 JetBlue Foundation Grantees include:\n\n\nAviation H...