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ASCENT Center

Aerospace, Supply Chain, Energy, and Navigation Technologies Center at North Stafford High School Empowering Minds. Inspiring Futures Logo

Aerospace, Supply Chain, Energy, and Navigation Technologies (ASCENT) Center

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The Center offers coursework and learning experiences that prepare students for careers including those in the following areas:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Technology
  • Unmanned Aviation
  • Geospatial Technology
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management and Operations
  • Sustainable Energy

Students at this specialty center will have a unique opportunity to explore the exciting and rapidly evolving fields of aerospace, geospatial, logistics, and sustainable technologies. The curriculum is designed to provide rigorous coursework and real-world applications that will strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills. Each pathway offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning, including the potential for industry certifications, internships, and capstone projects. This program will prepare students to pursue a wide range of degrees and careers in these high-demand fields.

Potential Credentials

  • FAA Part 107 License

  • GIS Fundamentals Foundation

  • Certified Logistics Associate
  • Certified Logistics Technician 4.0
  • Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate

Student Pathways and Eligibility Criteria 

The Center at North Stafford High School will have four unique pathways that drive the student’s course of study. 

  • Pathway I: Aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility
    • Minimum Criteria: Eligible for grade 9 and successful completion of Algebra I
  • Pathway II: Geospatial Technologies 
    • Minimum Criteria: Eligible for grade 9 
  • Pathway III: Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    • Minimum Criteria: Eligible for grade 9 
  • Pathway IV: Sustainable Energy Systems
    • Minimum Criteria: Eligible for grade 9