On September 29, Habitat for Aviation tabled at the Workforce in Motion Summit ’26 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. This interactive career event brought more than 1,100 middle and high school students together to explore skilled trades and other pathways across Vermont.
We were there to talk about the many rewarding careers in aviation that extend beyond the flight deck, including aircraft maintenance, avionics, manufacturing, and emerging aviation technologies as we tabled alongside our friends from BETA Technologies.
Students could learn about apprenticeship opportunities, hands-on training, and how the next generation can build a career that keeps aircraft and people flying. The day included a morning welcome and scholarship presentations, an Equipment Rodeo and Passport Challenge, and an afternoon career fair that was open to the public.
WCAX’s John McMahon covered the summit in a story and video, “Interactive job fair lets Vermont students test-drive careers.”
We were proud to be part of a day that let young people try things, ask questions, and picture themselves in real work. If you want to help more students find their way into aviation, visit, volunteer, or give, let us know!
