Protective Services students attended the Aerium Fall Education Summit at Reading Regional Airport.

Protective Services students traveled to Reading on Friday (Oct. 9) for the 2026 Aerium Fall Education Summit, an annual event that connects educators, students and industry leaders shaping the future of aviation and aerospace. Reading Regional Airport hosted the summit.

Along with learning about aviation and aerospace career pathways, students got an up-close look at various aircraft exhibited during the summit and viewed emergency apparatus demonstrations.

Aerium, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting aerospace investment, innovation and workforce development in Pennsylvania, is helping Lehigh Career & Technical Institute build out its drone pilot program.