How NASA astronauts use tools to bridge the skilled trades gap
In short: In this episode of Ask This Old House, host Kevin O’Connor sits down with NASA Captain Mike Foreman to discuss the vital connection between space station maintenance and the future of American craftsmanship.
The conversation explores the use of tools aboard the International Space Station and how these technical skills relate to inspiring a new wave of skilled laborers. Through the Generation NEXT initiative, This Old House highlights the pressing need for young people to enter the building trades to address the current skills gap in America. This mission involves training apprentices, ranging from those with no prior experience to those with several years of experience, by pairing them with professional builders.
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