In this inspiring episode of The 411 Live, Beverly Taylor welcomes Dr. Charles Allen, Program Director of New Beginnings Aerospace Ministry, Joseph Addison, President of the 100 Black Men of Milwaukee, and student pilot Demetrius Johnson to discuss how New Beginnings Aerospace Ministry is opening doors for young people through aviation, STEM education, mentorship, and faith.

From discovery flights to earning private pilot licenses, this program is proving that aviation is about much more than flying, it's about changing lives, building confidence, and creating career opportunities many young people never knew existed.

You'll hear inspiring stories about:

• Young people earning their pilot licenses
• Why exposure changes lives
• Aviation careers beyond becoming a pilot
• The importance of mentorship
• Expanding opportunities for students through Milwaukee Public Schools
• How one flight can completely change a young person's future

If you're a parent, educator, mentor, or student, this episode will inspire you to dream bigger.

Key Moments:

03:30 – How New Beginnings Aerospace Ministry is changing lives

06:18 – Why exposure creates opportunity for young people

07:34 – Aviation careers most people never hear about

09:32 – Student pilot Demetrius shares how mentorship changed his life

15:04 – New partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools & Wings of Purpose

23:20 – "Your problems become smaller when you see them from the sky"

Key Takeaways

• Aviation creates opportunities far beyond becoming a pilot.

• Mentorship can completely change a young person's future.

• Exposure helps students discover careers they never imagined.

• STEM education becomes exciting when students see it in action.

• Programs like New Beginnings Aerospace Ministry are helping diversify aviation.

• Faith, leadership, and community support are transforming lives one student at a time.

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