As a student at Amery High School in Amery, Wisconsin, Cora Waterman has been involved in choir, FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders), Kinship, World Language Club, and volleyball. For the last four years, she has volunteered at the local food pantry, mentored students through the Kinship program, and served with St. Jospeh’s Church. SheContinue reading “2025 KKD Winners”
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2024 KKD Winners
Graduating from Pennfield High School in Battle Creek will usher in a good number of changes in Emma Brown’s life. She’ll head to Concordia University in Chicago, Illinois, to study Exercise Science. As a high school student, Emma led fundraising for the Student Advisory Committee, was a member of the National Honor Society, andContinue reading “2024 KKD Winners”
2023 Workforce Development Winners
Dylan Pirnie got into aviation when he took power mechanics. Because he liked his power mechanics teacher a lot, he wanted to take more of her classes. Those other classes just happened to be aviation related. Near the end of the year, he learned about the Duncan Aviation internship, so he asked his teacher aboutContinue reading “2023 Workforce Development Winners”
2023 KKD Winners
After graduating from Otsego High School, Wilhelmina Hawes plans on attending Michigan State Lyman Briggs College to study and major in astrophysics, then pursue a master’s degree. After graduation, her goal is to work for NASA and pursue a Ph.D. in astrophysics. In high school, she earned several honors and awards during her time onContinue reading “2023 KKD Winners”
The Asian Center
During last summer’s heat wave, Duncan Aviation’s Human Resources team bought and donated 150 16-inch oscillating pedestal fans to the Asian Center. Warehouse Team Lead Ryan Young and Shipping/Receiving Specialist Randy Kozak delivered and unloaded six pallets of boxes so clients of the center who needed a break from the heat could receive a freeContinue reading “The Asian Center”
Good Neighbor Community Center
The GNCC provides humanitarian support to low-income families and refugees resettling in Lincoln. Duncan Aviation provides a variety of support to help. “We have donated proceeds from company fundraisers, held clothing drives, and volunteered there,” says Leon. “We’ve hosted facility tours and last year, we hosted an on-site career fair specifically for GNCC clients whoContinue reading “Good Neighbor Community Center”
2022 Workforce Development Winners
Trinity Hamilton graduated from Lincoln North Star High School, where she participated in the Marching Band and archery team. Her favorite subjects are Math and English. Trinity has been an intern at Duncan Aviation since January 2022. She’s excited to start school at the University of Colorado in Boulder in the fall and major inContinue reading “2022 Workforce Development Winners”
2022 KKD Winners
After graduating from Lincoln Lutheran High School, Max Bartles plans on attending the University of Concordia in Seward, Nebraska, to study Exercise Science. During his time at Lincoln Lutheran, Max was a member of the Student Council and National Honor Society. He also received multiple honors and awards while playing for the Lincoln Lutheran football,Continue reading “2022 KKD Winners”
2021 KKD Winners
2020 KKD Winners
Alex Andrew’s strong academic success and work ethic will give him a multitude of success for years to come in his personal and professional life. He plans to attend Western Michigan University where he is still unsure of his future studies but is leaning towards Chemical Engineering. He attends Harper Creek High School where heContinue reading “2020 KKD Winners”
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