Ethiopian Airlines' STEM initiative marks another year of triumph

Ethiopian Airlines, alongside Boeing and Think Young, are strengthening their commitment to STEM education for Ethiopian and this year, 28 high school students in grade 11, with a 50 percent female participation, successfully completed the second edition of the STEM School program, designed to equip them with critical skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

The program, which spans three years, targets underserved youth from various regions across Ethiopia, fostering their academic growth and interest in higher education.

The selection process, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, ensures that the most promising students are given the opportunity to excel.

“By investing in the education of our youth, we are investing in the future of Ethiopia,” stated Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines.

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“This program empowers the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers by providing them with the essential skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. We are proud to witness the growth and accomplishments of these bright young minds and are confident they will contribute significantly to Ethiopia’s future.” Kuljit Ghata-Aura,

President of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Central Asia, commented: “The STEM School’s meticulously designed training program delivers a life-changing experience for students.

It combines Boeing’s global expertise in aerospace, Ethiopian Airlines’ legacy as Africa’s leading carrier, and Think Young’s innovative approach to education.

The program helps feed the talent pipeline supporting Ethiopia’s booming aviation sector and the broader economy. We are excited to see how these young minds will shape the future of aviation in Africa”. Delila Kidanu, Director of ThinkYoung Africa, said.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.