Antelope Valley College is proud to celebrate the achievements of Airframe Manufacturing Technology (AFMT) graduate and adjunct instructor Promise Roberts, who has been selected for the 2026 Community College Baccalaureate (CCB) Promise Award Honoring an Outstanding Graduate.
Roberts, now a Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, was recognized during the 2026 CCBA (Community College Baccalaureate Association) National Conference in Long Beach. Her selection highlights her professional accomplishments as well as the growing impact of AVC’s AFMT bachelor’s degree program on the region’s aerospace workforce.
A true full circle success story, Roberts returned to AVC after earning her Bachelor of Science in Airframe Manufacturing Technology, to teach in the AFAB program, the associate degree leading to the AFMT bachelor’s degree, as an adjunct instructor. Her dedication to supporting students entering advanced manufacturing and aerospace reflects AVC’s mission of providing direct pathways to high demand careers.
During the conference, Roberts delivered remarks emphasizing the life-changing power of access and opportunity. “Your work doesn’t just create programs, it creates futures,” Roberts said. “Today, I stand before you as proof that when access meets belief, lives change.”
Roberts was nominated by Dr. Maria Clinton-Houck, who noted her leadership, industry expertise, and commitment to student success.
Her statewide recognition underscores the value of AVC's AFMT bachelor’s degree program, one of California’s workforce-focused community college baccalaureate pathways designed to prepare students for critical roles in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. With strong industry partnerships and hands on training, the program connects students directly to career opportunities across the region.
Roberts; achievement showcases how community college bachelor’s degree programs can bridge classroom learning with the skills needed for high-level industry careers—strengthening both the local workforce and the future of aerospace.
