Twenty-eight grade 11 students – half of them girls – participated in the third edition of the STEM School in Ethiopia, an intensive training program developed by Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing [NYSE: BA], and ThinkYoung to empower Ethiopian youth.

Held over six weeks at Ethiopian Aviation University, the program provided more than 300 hours of immersive training, combining classroom learning with internship, career talks, and field visits to aviation facilities. The initiative supports young people from all regions of Ethiopia, igniting their interest in higher education and preparing them for future careers in aviation, engineering and technology.

The students learned digital skills such as coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence, while also developing soft skills including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Hosted by Africa’s largest airline, the program capitalized on Ethiopian Airlines’ operational expertise, offering exclusive access to its cargo, maintenance, repair and overhaul and other facilities for hands-on learning.