FoundationCCC and Pyka Take to the Skies with Zero-Emission Aviation Project
The Foundation for California Community Colleges is proud to partner with Pyka and a coalition of industry, agriculture, workforce, and California state leaders on a first-of-its-kind zero-emission aviation demonstration project in California.
The project is funded by California Climate Investments through the California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Heavy-Duty Initiatives for Future Technology (SHIFT) Aviation Project and supported by the California Energy Commission (CEC). It will deploy autonomous, all-electric aircraft for agricultural operations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and advancing innovative clean technology solutions. FoundationCCC is leading the project’s workforce development planning efforts, creating pathways for Californians to access high-quality, in-demand careers in zero-emission aviation and advanced manufacturing.
This collaboration reflects our commitment to connecting climate innovation with equitable economic opportunity, ensuring communities benefit from both environmental progress and workforce advancement.
Read the full announcement on Pyka’s website.
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