Minnesota Selected as NASA Workforce Hub to Bolster Aerospace Training
Minnesota has been selected as one of seven new NASA workforce hubs across the United States. The Transportation Center of Excellence in Rosemount will lead a three-year initiative, funded with $1.5 million for Minnesota State, to provide aerospace job training…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 21, 2026 —
Minnesota has been chosen as one of seven new national hubs for NASA’s workforce development initiatives, with a significant focus on expanding aerospace job training opportunities. The Transportation Center of Excellence, located in Rosemount, will spearhead this new three-year program.
The initiative, allocated $1.5 million in funding for Minnesota State, is designed to train up to 2,400 students for careers in the aerospace sector. The program aims to bridge the gap between educational institutions and the aerospace industry by providing specialized training in critical fields such as welding, machining, and automation. Additionally, the program will facilitate apprenticeships and internships to offer students practical, hands-on experience.
Beyond post-secondary students, the initiative also plans to reach a younger demographic. It intends to engage between 1,000 and 1,400 high school students through various career awareness programs and interactive learning experiences. This outreach is intended to foster early interest in aerospace careers and introduce students to the skills required in the field.
The selection of Minnesota as a NASA workforce hub underscores the state’s growing role in the aerospace industry and its commitment to developing a skilled future workforce. The program’s multi-faceted approach, targeting both college students and high schoolers, seeks to create a robust pipeline of talent for aerospace companies.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Swanson on kstp.com, see more information here.
