1. (a) The Department may, at the discretion of the Commission based upon available funds in a given year, offer a program to support students that are currently enrolled in or that are expected to enroll in aerospace and aviation education programs at the high school or post-secondary level with a goal of providing a more workforce ready student to enter the aerospace and aviation industry. The Department may financially assist internship and apprenticeship programs at qualified aerospace and aviation companies by providing 50% of the cost of the intern or apprentice position up to $10,000 per student.
2. (b) The Department may make this internship/apprenticeship opportunity available at any time during a fiscal year in which funds are available for the program.
3. (c) If awarded, an aerospace or aviation entity must enter into a contract with the Department and have the financial capability to fund the internship/apprenticeship in its entirety. Upon completion of the program the Department will reimburse the cost of the intern/apprentice upon the receipt of the following information:
4. (1) Financial Report which includes the internship/apprenticeship program budget.
5. (2) Invoice for the Department’s share of the agreed upon cost of the internship/apprenticeship.
6. (3) Completion Report should provide a detailed description of the program’s implementation and successes.

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25