NASA Names Texas Space Commission One of Seven State Hubs for Skilled Technical Workforce

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) has awarded the Texas Space Commission (TSC) one of seven cooperative agreements nationwide under its Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs initiative. The seven awardees share $10.5 million in NASA funding. 

Through the three-year effort, TSC will serve as NASA’s focal point for coordinating employers, education and training providers, workforce organizations and economic-development partners across the Lone Star State to address technical talent needed for future space missions as well as the broader aerospace industry.

TSC will establish and lead the Texas Space STEM Alliance (TSSA), a coordinated network that links K–12 career and technical education, community and technical colleges, higher education, regional workforce boards, and aerospace employers. The alliance’s Texas Aerospace Pathways Plus (TAP+) portal is planned to map training programs and regional gaps as well as serve as a registry of internships, apprenticeships, employment opportunities and scholarships.

NASA State Hubs are funded by NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement through its Next Gen STEM Project.

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About NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement recognizes that working in space is more than just a profession - it’s a lifelong pursuit and a passion. NASA offers students challenging projects and on-the-job experiences, building confidence, essential technical skills, and career readiness, all essential for the nation’s workforce. For more information on the NASA State Hubs program, visit nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-state-hubs.

About the Texas Space Commission
The Texas Space Commission was established in 2023 by the 88th Texas Legislature to promote innovation in the field of space operations and space flight, including the integration of civil, commercial, and military aerospace activities into the Texas economy. Learn more

Contact
To submit a media inquiry to the Texas Space Commission, please send an email to: TSSA@space.texas.gov.