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NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce
NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to establish State Hubs that facilitate student pathways into technical aerospace jobs.
Why it matters
This provides students with clearer education and apprenticeship paths to high-demand roles like welding and machining. It addresses urgent workforce needs for upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars.
The details
- Seven institutions across seven states were selected for this initiative.
- Programs will develop critical skills over the next three years.
- Funding comes from the Office of STEM Engagement's Next Gen STEM Project.
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Associate Administrator for the Office of STEM Engagement at NASA Headquarters
Elaine Ho leads Office of STEM Engagement
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Office of STEM Engagement is a member of NASA
The Office of STEM Engagement is a division of NASA
NASA funds Georgia Tech Research Corporation
NASA awarded approximately $10.5 million across seven institutions including Georgia Tech Research Corporation through the NASA State Hubs initiative
NASA funds Space Florida
NASA awarded approximately $10.5 million across seven institutions including Space Florida through the NASA State Hubs initiative
NASA funds Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
NASA awarded approximately $10.5 million across seven institutions including Minnesota State Colleges and Universities through the NASA State Hubs initiative
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NASA funds Southern Utah University
NASA awarded approximately $10.5 million across seven institutions including Southern Utah University through the NASA State Hubs initiative
NASA funds Antelope Valley Community College District
NASA awarded approximately $10.5 million across seven institutions including Antelope Valley Community College District through the NASA State Hubs initiative
NASA funds Texas Space Commission
NASA awarded approximately $10.5 million across seven institutions including Texas Space Commission through the NASA State Hubs initiative
NASA funds State Board for Community Colleges and Occupation Education
NASA awarded approximately $10.5 million across seven institutions including the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupation Education through the NASA State Hubs initiative
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