NoMiss HS to offer aviation courses

TUPELO – Fourteen Lee, Pontotoc and Union county high schools in North Mississippi will be offering its students three new dual-enrollment online or in-person courses including the introductions to aviation and robotics in an effort to prepare Mississippi students for in-demand professions. The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund will begin offering courses to upcoming juniors and seniors for the 2014-15 academic year. Each course will have space for about 15 to 20 pupils; and will provide three college credit hours for those who complete courses. Aviation class will provide learning experiences flying and the operation of drones, a skill-set expected to be in high demand. (Source: Daily Journal-Tupelo, 04/20/14)