22-04-2025
Sinclair awarded $1.5M for aviation training, campus improvements
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – State Rep. Desiree Tims announced Tuesday that Sinclair Community College will receive over $1.5M in state funding for two major projects.
The school is contributing another $45,000 toward one of the projects, bringing the combined cost for the two to $1,563,425, will advance electric aviation training and improve campus infrastructure.
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'These projects reflect Dayton's commitment to innovation, education, and workforce development,' said Tims. 'I'm proud to support Sinclair's continued leadership in aviation technology and to advocate for smart investments that directly benefit our students and community.'
More than $1 million will be spent to replace the aging chiller systems in Buildings 12 and 20. This will benefit students, faculty and staff; improve energy efficiency; and modernize the buildings. The Higher Education Improvement Fund is covering this piece of the project.
The state is supplying $500,00 for a new Beta Technologies electric flight simulator for Sinclair's Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program, with the college contributing another $45,000. The Higher Education Improvement Taxable Fund is covering this section of the project.
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Tims said she remains committed to delivering state resources to strengthen educational opportunities, advance environmental technology and grow the economy in Montgomery County.
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