NASA is proud to celebrate Career Technical Education (CTE) Month! We recognize
the tremendous value of career technical education in preparing students for
successful jobs that drive our nation’s economy and fuel breakthrough innovation.
Building Humanity’s Future in Space Through Technical Excellence
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 1:50PM EST
Registration Deadline: February 3, 2026 at 11:59PM EST
Meet the Professionals Shaping Space Exploration
Join our Virtual Career Connection to speak directly with a lead technician and
apprentice who are actively building humanity’s future in space! These skilled
trade professionals will share their journeys and demonstrate how technical
careers are essential to NASA’s most ambitious missions.
Interactive Learning Experience
Students will have the opportunity to engage with subject matter experts and
ask questions following their presentations.
For students interested in: Technical Trades, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Engineering
Technology, or Apprenticeship Programs
Forging the Future - Welding Excellence in Space Exploration
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 1:50PM EST
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2026 at 11:59PM EST
Meet the Welder Building Tomorrow’s Spacecraft
Discover how precision welding is shaping humanity’s journey to the Moon,
Mars and beyond! Join our Virtual Career Connection to speak directly with
a welder who creates joints and structures that must withstand the extreme
conditions of space.
Interactive Learning Experience
Students will have the opportunity to engage with subject matter experts and
ask questions following their presentations.
For students interested in Welding & Fabrication, Metal Working Trades, Manufacturing Technology, Precision Craftsmanship