March 31, 2023 – Local, regional, state, and federal leaders gathered today at Michoud Assembly Facility to formally begin an advanced manufacturing partnership between the U.S. government, private sector companies, education and training providers, economic and workforce development, and philanthropic organizations. This initiative follows a renewed commitment that was announced from the National Space Council and Vice President Kamala Harris to support space-related STEM initiatives to inspire, prepare, and employ the next generation of the space workforce.
At the core of today’s event was the unveiling of the Greater New Orleans Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, which is a sectoral partnership designed to convene, coordinate, and collaborate with industry, economic development, higher education, and workforce development stakeholders to address the critical talent gaps and cultivate diverse talent pipelines, particularly in communities that are underrepresented in these fields.