The National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees Northeast Region Presents Safe Skies “Where Dreams Take Flight” International Aviation Career Education Academy Lagos, Nigeria Travel Dates April 27th, 2017 to May 6th, 2017

What is Safe Skies ?

Safe Skies International Aviation Career Education Career Academy Aviation Outreach With the goal of inspiring future global leaders in aviation

Creating Awareness in our youth about Aviation

About The Safe Skies Academy About The Safe Skies Academy “ Safe Skies” Where Dreams Take Flight is an International Aviation Career Academy sponsored and organized by The National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees Northeast Region for students living in the continent of Africa specifically Lagos Nigeria. The idea of the Academy is to expose international students to careers in Aviation. The Academy first began in 2014 as a simple idea shared with five Nigeria based air traffic controllers. Three years later Safe Skies For Africa has blossomed into an annual event that has over 300 student participants and will continue to grow. The Aviation Academy provides a broad exposure using career talks, airplane tours and activities simulated of the different aviation careers.. The week long event is aimed at raising awareness and interest of African students in aviation-related careers, with the hopes of developing future global leaders in aviation. In the past Aviation Education in Africa has been a priority for the FAA Africa Office and the Department of Transportation. Just as in the United States, Africa is facing high demands for qualified professionals in the aviation sector. The 2017 Safe Skies International ACE Academy will celebrated its 4th year in 2017 dates May, 1st to May 5th, 2017

2017 ACE Academy Details May 1st, May 5th, 2017 2017 ACE Academy Details May 1st, May 5th, 2017 “ The 2017 ACE Academy will have approximately 100 eager student participants from public schools across Nigeria. We will work with the students over a 4 day period in groups to ensure they have the best experience learning careers in aviation from Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots. Engineers and Technical Operation Specialist . In addition there will also be a brief financial seminar for the students given by Sterling Bank which will talk to the students about the importance of securing their future from a financial stand point. For 2017 NBCFAE NE region will conduct a Book bag/ school supply drive to benefit the student participants in Nigeria for the 2017 Ace Camp. Ace Camp Volunteer Participants will hand out book bag filled with school supplies for each student participant for 2017.

Attendee/ Volunteer Requirement On this trip to West Africa – Lagos Nigeria. It will stretch you out of comfort zones, and expand your mind. It will challenge boundaries and expose you to the real Africa. The aim of each trip to Nigeria is to promote a sense of adventure and international understanding while adding value to the country of Nigeria. A trip of this magnitude takes a strong commitment both financially and physically. As an attendee there are a few requirements If planning to attend you should be financially committed and willing to be compliant with deadlines. There are no financial sponsors for travel expenses. The trip will cost approximately $2800 You will need to have a valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your travel date. In addition you will need to take leave from work . Committed to serving as a volunteer with the academy, activities and planning

Nigeria Hotel Accommodations Sheraton Lagos Airport Hotel ngl $150 ( NBCFAE Group Rate ) One King Bed or Two Double Beds

2017 Nigeria Trip Cost Total Trip Cost $2800 Airfare Cost $1000 DELTA AIRLINES Prices Subject to Change and dependent on Departure city ( FLIGHTS FROM ATL ARE $1700) Visa Cost $210 Lodging Cost $150 Per Night x8 Nights=$1200 Attire Cost $125( Shirts for 3 days and African Attire) Transportation Cost $20 per day per person x 8 days =$160 Travel Insurance $100 per person Total Trip Cost $2800 Due Dates are firm and there will be no exceptions There are no refunds after December 2nd, 2016!! Payment Due Dates 1st Deposit For Flight Due October 15th , 2016 Final Deposit for Flight Due December 1st,2016 Visa and Travel Insurance Fees Due February 15, 2017 Attire Fees Due March 1st, 2017 Hotel Fees Due March 28th, 2017

Safe Skies Coordinator Contact Information Safe Skies Director Ejide D. Fashina ejidefashina@gmail.com Safe Skies Co Director Shelton Snow mbaaatc@gmail.com Safe Skies Ace Academy Trip Coordinator Angel Black blacksangel1@aol.com Safe Skies ACE Daily Logistics Coordinator Nakeschi Watkins nakeschi@hotmail.com Safe Skies Nigeria Transportation Coordinator Sola Oyekunle Solaoyekunle@yahoo.com Safe Skies ACE Academy Event Coordinator Alphonso Jefferson alj238@gmail.com Safe Skies Sponsorship Coordinator Freddie Green ktown11@earthlnk.com

Nigeria Trip Itinerary Thursday April 27th, 2017 Departure Day from USA 11 PM Friday April 28th,2017 Arrival Day in Nigeria 4 PM Saturday April 29th, 2017 Sight Seeing Day Badagry Slave Museum Point of No Return Sunday April 30th, 2017 Leisure Day Afternoon Welcome Party/ Appreciation Party Monday May 1st, 2017 Management Meeting Member Meeting Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 NBCFAE Nigeria Member One Day Training Conference “Our Future is Bright” ( MMA Airport 8am to 11 pm Ace Camp Begins Students Tour Airport 12:30pm Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 Ace Camp ( School TBD) May 4th 2017 May 5th, 2016 Ace Camp Finale Program Finale Awards Gala May 6th, 207 Departure back to USA

Conference Call Schedule There will be monthly conference calls which will be the opportunity for those attended to ask questions and find out more information Monday September 19th, 2016 Monday October 17th, 2016 Monday November 14th, 2016 Monday December, 12th, 2016 Monday January 16th, 2017 Monday February 20th, 2017 Monday March 20th , 2017 Monday April 17th, 2017