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U.S. Space & Rocket holds first-ever LIFT Academy

Released

12/29/2021

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s latest program is designed to give young adults tools to be successful in college and launch their careers. The first-ever Leadership, Inspiration, Focus and Teamwork (LIFT) Academy at Space Camp® is taking place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center this week. The inaugural LIFT Academy class includes young men and women nominated by Huntsville’s CAP and GOWN Project and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s office.

LIFT Academy incorporates a Space Camp mission to build teamwork and critical-thinking skills and includes sessions on building a personal brand, giving a presentation and techniques for interviews and networking. The 3-day program also features a formal dinner with industry professionals and a personal development talk delivered by retired NASA astronaut Capt. Robert “Hoot” Gibson.

The media is invited to cover the program Thursday for a high rope activity at 10:30 a.m.