SpaceX's planned operations in Louisiana, expected to bring thousands of jobs, face scrutiny over permits and transparency while local students train for aerospace careers.
By Travers Mackel
WDSU Anchor/Reporter
NEW ORLEANS — Students at Nunez Community College in Chalmette are training for aerospace technology careers through a program that has been in place since 2018, as SpaceX prepares to bring thousands of jobs to Louisiana.
“We’ve had this program since 2018 and have trained more than 300 students so far,” said Reggie Poche with Nunez CC.
The program, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, is designed to prepare students for the growing demand in the aerospace industry.
“If there is a need of aerospace technician, we are supplying that workforce,” said Poche.
SpaceX’s arrival in Louisiana is expected to create as many as 10,000 jobs over the next decade, and students like Sean are taking notice.
“It’s a great start if anyone is interested,” Sean said.
When SpaceX announced its Louisiana project in August, Gov. Jeff Landry said the project would move forward rapidly.
However, questions remain about the status of permits for construction, roads, and power.
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