LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — SpaceX is planning a move to Acadiana, prompting higher education leaders to prepare local students for prospective employment opportunities.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is aligning its programs and curriculum to meet potential workforce demands for the aerospace company.
University officials stated that academic involvement in space projects dates back to the 1960s. Existing coursework in fields such as engineering, computer science and cybersecurity already aligns with many positions SpaceX may require…