Riverside City College has partnered with the city of Riverside to launch the Learning Institute for Flight Training (LIFT) program in an effort to prepare students for careers in aviation, aerospace and aeronautics.
The Riverside City Council met on Jan. 29 to sign a memorandum of understanding which solidifies the regional partnership and its commitment to strengthening the Inland Empire’s flight industry.
The initiative comes as the aeronautics industry faces workforce shortages nationwide. LIFT aims to create a pipeline for students in aviation and aerospace programs directly into the industry…