Local high school and college students can meet aviation executives and local business leaders at a special networking event at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on May 17.

It’s the featured event during the Pathways to Aviation Career Week, designed to illustrate the aviation industry’s greatest workforce issues, promote career opportunities, and connect industry leaders with its next generation.

The networking event, which starts at 5:30pm at the airport’s terminal building, will address industry trends and needs and encourage students to talk careers with aviation and business leaders.

The aviation industry is facing a severe workforce shortage.

Events and activities taking place during Aviation Career Week are free. For more information, go online.