NASA selects Minnesota State as aerospace workforce hub
NASA named Minnesota State Colleges and Universities one of seven state hubs and granted $1.5 million over three years to expand aerospace technician education and career pathways. The program aims to enroll 1,800–2,400 students, award 500–700 credentials, create 140–200 apprenticeships and internships, and reach 1,000–1,400 high school students while strengthening educator development. Minnesota State will coordinate colleges including Dakota County Technical College, Pine Technical and Community College, and Ridgewater College. Minnesota employers posted over 8,000 aerospace-related openings, 99% requiring less than a bachelor's degree, highlighting immediate labor demand.
Minnesota State received $1.5 million to build aerospace technician pathways
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NASA created state hubs to address growing technical labor needs in aerospace. Minnesota State was selected and will expand education and apprenticeship pathways. Next steps include enrolling students and setting up apprenticeships tied to…
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