1. 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

2. What is Safe Skies ?

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

4. Creating Awareness in our youth about Aviation

5. 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 dates May, 1st to May 5th, 2017

6. 2017 ACE Academy Details May 1st, May 5th, 2017
2017 ACE Academy Details May 1st, May 5th, “ 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.

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Safe Skies Coordinator Contact Information
Safe Skies Director
Ejide D. Fashina
Safe Skies Co Director
Shelton Snow
Safe Skies Ace Academy
Trip Coordinator
Angel Black
Safe Skies ACE
Daily Logistics Coordinator
Nakeschi Watkins
Safe Skies Nigeria
Transportation Coordinator
Sola Oyekunle
Safe Skies ACE Academy
Event Coordinator
Alphonso Jefferson
Safe Skies
Sponsorship Coordinator
Freddie Green

11. 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

12. 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