wing and a prayer

The aviation mechanics school in a hangar at Van Nuys Airport does something that education reformers and the business community say they want from schools: It trains young people for careers — in this case for skilled, well-paid jobs. Though it’s officially part of the adult education program of the Los Angeles Unified School District, a small number of high school students also attend after their regular school day for elective credit, a leg up on a career and an inside look at an interesting… (skylifeofficial.com) Altro...