Company highlighted

Platform Aerospace, the veteran-owned business based in Hollywood, long-time member of The Patuxent Partnership and Tech Jobs Rule, or TJR, youth apprenticeship program sponsor, was recognized by the Maryland Department of Finance and featured on its website.

Platform Aerospace has expanded its presence and grown its workforce in St. Mary’s County over the past few months.

“Platform Aerospace is a proud sponsor of the Patuxent Partnership and Tech Jobs Rule apprenticeship programs,” Platform Aerospace CEO Kurt Parsons said in a release. “We have had the privilege of introducing the next generation of young adults to aerospace engineering, design, and fabrication. The real-world on-the-job training has been a rewarding experience for both the students and our mentors. We look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come.”

The company has utilized workforce training grants through TJR, a youth apprenticeship program with TPP, St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the Maryland Department of Labor.

TJR, which is an innovative apprentice program that allows education to ‘go to work,’ is designed to fill the current workforce shortage of skilled artisans and technicians in STEM and manufacturing fields.

TJR is a partnership between the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, a part of St. Mary’s County Public Schools, The Patuxent Partnership, and the Strategic Education Office of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.

TJR matches talented high school students who are interested in STEM and manufacturing fields, with paid apprenticeship opportunities in industry and government, complementing their academic studies, TJR will create new jobs.

Launched as a pilot program in May 2019, the 2021-2022 school year has 20 students participating at 14 companies.

To see the Platform Aerospace mention on the website, go to https://bit.ly/3r5UUpF, or for more information on The Patuxent Partnership, go to www.paxpartnership.org.