SWIFT in the News

Texas Space Incubator Awards Rocket Club Grants

“We want to build that fabric to bring it together… we invite anybody — students, universities, or industry officials.”

Texas needs ‘space cowboys’ and statewide talent pipeline to become a hub for space companies

A new report found that only a high school diploma was required in 47% of space job openings; one-third sought technical certificates.

The American Space Odyssey

A SWIFT feature piece.

Space tech, advanced manufacturing groups team up on rocket lab

New Austin rocket lab launches to support Texas’ growing space industry

The SWIFT Rocket Lab at Hayes Innovation Center focuses on training students in rocket design and manufacturing.

Space industry boom in Texas sees explosive job demand

A recent report from SWIFT revealed that over the next 10 years, 100,000 new jobs will be created.

SWIFT — The Space Workforce Incubator for Texas launches

“SWIFT isn’t about duplicating what’s already being done — it’s about uniting and amplifying.” — Dr. Leon Vanstone

Austin nonprofit aims at increasing space workforce

“Building the connective fabric, or connective tissue, and centralizing it.” — Geoff Tudor

New Austin rocket lab launches to support Texas’ growing space industry

ACC to host Austin chapter of NASA Space App Challenge, RiverHacks

Space Workforce Incubator for Texas Launches

The nonprofit officially launched from Austin to build a skilled-worker pipeline for the space economy.

Austin is in the space race — help wanted

Building Texas’ space frontier: SWIFT launches to strengthen workforce.

SWIFT and Texas Being the Hub of the Space Industry

Geoff Tudor and Leon Vanstone discuss SWIFT with host Brian Fitzgerald.

The Future of Space Is in Texas: Workforce, Rockets, and Real Opportunity

Leon Vanstone and Geoff Tudor on Texas’ 2,000+ space companies and 135,000+ employed.

Nonprofit launches to help Texas become global aerospace hub

Connecting space enthusiasts

SWIFT takes steps to propel the careers of the upcoming aerospace workforce.

Two industry groups launch new Austin rocket lab to support growing space industry

Austin Nonprofit Launches Initiative to Boost Space Workforce

Austin nonprofit aims at increasing space workforce

Space Workforce Incubator for Texas launches

SWIFT’s mission is to fill 50% of new space industry jobs with a Texas-trained workforce.

SWIFT — The Space Workforce Incubator for Texas launches

“Texas has always been a pioneer in space exploration. With SWIFT, we’re not just participating in the space race; we’re leading it.” — Geoff Tudor

SWIFT Ignites Texas’ Aerospace Future

Austin nonprofit aims at increasing space workforce

Space Workforce Incubator for Texas launches

New East Austin rocket lab to train upcoming aerospace workforce

From the Classroom to the Cosmos: Why SWIFT’s Rocket Lab Matters for Texas and Our Future