DODGE COUNTY

           Ryan Chang joined the WIOA ITA Program in April 2024.  He was in the Aviation Maintenance Airframe and Powerplant Technician program at Middle Georgia State University.  He was unemployed and needed assistance covering some of the out-of-pocket fees associated with his program of study.  WIOA provided Ryan with transportation stipends for each day of attendance and covered the cost of graduation fees and the extensive testing required.  Ryan worked hard and maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his entire college career, earning him a spot on the President’s List each semester.  He also received a Certificate of Outstanding Academic Excellence and was named the AMT student of the year.  Ryan recently graduated and received his Certificate from the Aviation Maintenance Tech program.  He then successfully passed all three written exams and all three oral and practical exams required by the FAA to receive his certifications.  We are proud of Ryan’s many achievements and know that he will have great success in the future.