NASA Establishes State Hubs to Develop Technical Aerospace Workforce
NASA has allocated approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions across the United States to create and enhance state-based pathways for students to enter skilled technical jobs within the aerospace industry. This funding is part of the new NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs initiative, or NASA State Hubs. The goal is to accelerate the development of technical roles to meet the growing demand for talent in the space sector. The awarded organizations include Antelope Valley Community College District in California, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Southern Utah University, Space Florida, State Board for Community Colleges and Occupation Education (Arapahoe Community College) in Colorado, and the Texas Space Commission. These hubs will act as strategic conveners, bringing together industry employers, community colleges, high school career and technical education programs, and workforce systems. Their primary function will be to facilitate the entr...