The aviation industry faces a critical workforce shortage, but a powerful partnership between the Embraer Foundation, the DreamLaunch Tour and AviationStart is changing how young people discover and enter careers in aviation

In today’s world, the most successful companies are those that invest in the communities they call home. For Embraer, giving back isn’t just a corporate responsibility—it’s a core value woven into the fabric of its culture and championed by employees at every level. Through strategic partnerships, hands-on volunteerism and targeted grants, Embraer is making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families across the country, with a dedicated focus on Brevard County, FL—home to Embraer’s Executive Jet’s headquarters.

Backed by the Embraer Foundation as a dedicated funder, Brevard Zoo has created a plan to educate and empower millions of people on preserving natural resources through joyful, accessible and meaningful connections with Florida’s marine life and coastal ecosystems.

Walk into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) in Dayton, OH, and you feel it immediately. It is not a gallery of relics but a living engine of imagination and grit that made flight possible and keeps it advancing. Since 1962, NAHF has enshrined more than 270 aviators, innovators, explorers, and leaders whose achievements reshaped how the world moves and connects. Their stories now power education pathways that align with Embraer’s commitment to aviation’s future.

It’s never too early to invest in the development of the next generation of aviation professionals, and Embraer is doing just that by exposing young people to the magic of aviation. Established in 2017, the Embraer Foundation is committed to making strategic social investments in local and national programs focused on inspiring aviation amongst the youth. The following organizations work to motivate and inform young people about the many rewarding careers in aviation, while also creating career pathways for underrepresented talent pools in hopes of creating a more dynamic and productive workforce.