Central Florida is building the workforce for the next space age

A recent Invest: report highlights how NASA’s Artemis program is fueling economic growth and workforce development across Central Florida, with Lake Nona playing a key role at the intersection of aerospace, healthcare, and research. The article showcases collaborations between institutions such as the UCF College of Medicine, NASA, and private aerospace companies to advance aerospace medicine and translate space-based research into innovations that improve health on Earth. Alongside investments in education, infrastructure, and industry partnerships throughout the region, Lake Nona continues to strengthen its position as a hub where science, technology, healthcare, and talent development converge to support the next generation of innovation.