Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence

08/20/2026

We are honored to announce that we will be the leading the Minnesota Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub (MnASTW), one of NASA's seven inaugural State Hubs.

These hubs will function as strategic conveners that align industry employers, community colleges, high school career and technical education programs, and workforce systems to facilitate bringing students into high‑demand technical jobs, including welders, electricians, machinists, and other highly trained workers who use advanced STEM knowledge and technical skills in their occupations.

Over the next three years, we will create programs that build critical skills identified by industry leaders, illuminate career pathways through education and apprenticeships, and build connections between employers and job seekers.

Full Press Release from NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-establishes-state-hubs-to-grow-technical-aerospace-workforce/

More information on NASA State Hubs: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-state-hubs/

Press Release from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: https://www.minnstate.edu/media/newsreleases/2026/082026-awh.html

08/12/2026

What a great evening celebrating excellence in transportation education at the 2026 TCOE Awards Presentation last week!

Congratulations to this year's outstanding recipients for the incredible impact you make on students, programs, and the transportation industry across Minnesota. We are grateful for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to the future of transportation education.

2026 TCOE Award Recipients:

• Academic Professional of the Year: Paul Steevens, Minnesota State University Mankato
• Transportation Program Supporter of the Year: Jason Karasch, M&K Truck Centers
• Outstanding New Educator of the Year: Anna Chadwick, Minneapolis College
• Outstanding Educator of the Year: Jeffrey Klehr, Central Lakes College
• Hall of Fame: Jeffrey Copeland, Dakota County Technical College

Thank you to MTTIA for helping us celebrate these incredible individuals alongside so many of their peers and colleagues. Congratulations to all!

07/09/2026

Lake Superior College hosted their Aviation camp in June. Great exposure to the industry for students!

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07/08/2026

Minnesota West is hiring an automotive instructor in Jackson!

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07/07/2026

Their Youth Engagement Toolkit is a great resource to have and it's free!

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07/01/2026

FREE Composites in Aerospace Summer Bootcamp at Northland's aerospace campus for secondary students age 16+, college students, and members of industry. Great opportunity!

06/10/2026

1 week left to apply for our Industry Engagement Manager position!

This new role will develop and maintain strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders across Minnesota’s transportation sector including aerospace, automotive, aviation, logistics, maritime, rail, and emerging mobility technologies.

The position strengthens collaboration between industry and Minnesota State colleges and universities to support workforce development, program alignment, applied learning opportunities, and innovation in transportation technologies.

Learn more and apply here by June 17th: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Rosemount/MnSCU-Academic-Professional-4---Industry-Engagement-Manager_JR0000004960

06/04/2026

Great Women in the Trades feature on Danielle Tinney, ASE Master Certified Technician, ADAS Specialist, and Dakota County Technical College alum! Check out her story and the impact she's making in the industry.

06/02/2026

Great article from Minnesota State University, Mankato on one of this year's TCOE award recipients!

https://www.mnsu.edu/today-magazine/from-shop-to-the-top/

05/28/2026

We’re excited to share that the we're hiring an Industry Engagement Manager!

This new role will develop and maintain strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders across Minnesota’s transportation sector including aerospace, automotive, aviation, logistics, maritime, rail, and emerging mobility technologies.

The position strengthens collaboration between industry and Minnesota State colleges and universities to support workforce development, program alignment, applied learning opportunities, and innovation in transportation technologies.

Learn more and apply here by June 17th: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Rosemount/MnSCU-Academic-Professional-4---Industry-Engagement-Manager_JR0000004960