The area took a massive hit in 2011 with the end of the space shuttle program. But, things are turning around.
Lots of high-paying jobs in these companies. Even more important are all the support jobs in the surrounding area. Shops, restaurants, and maintenance/repair facilities need people to cover the increases.
“The University of Central Florida provides more engineering students to the aerospace industry than any other university in the country,” said Ketchum.
As the industry continues undergoing drastic changes, experts say Florida is in a better position now than ever to become a world leader in the space race.
“There are things that NASA does very well, but there are things that they do as a federal government that the private sector can do faster, cheaper and better," Ketchum said. "Florida is in a pretty good position to be driving this train, at least for this country, if not for the world.”
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