KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An Air Zoo project called Making Space in Michigan now has the green light, thanks to an $819,200 grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s 2025 Community Museum Empowerment Grant program.
Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Center officials say Making Space in Michigan is an ambitious multi-year initiative featuring aerospace career-focused exhibits, programs, and interpretation designed to fuel Michigan’s future workforce.
With additional funding from the Tyler-Little Family Foundation, they say the Air Zoo will deliver a groundbreaking suite of aerospace programming, teacher resources, and career development opportunities. The plan is to help close curriculum gaps, support teachers, and ignite a passion for high-demand careers in aerospace, robotics, and beyond.
“All the stars just seemed to align – and all the right people are in place,” say Troy Thrash, Air Zoo President & CEO. “The investments made by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the Tyler-Little Family Foundation have created an opportunity for us to support our community in an exciting new way. The Air Zoo has been a regional champion of STEAM education and workforce development for a decade now. This new program will create opportunities for us to grow Michigan’s already strong aerospace industry for decades to come.”
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