NASA's CTE Day at Ames Research Center (In-Person)

APPLYING AS AN INDIVIDUAL? PLEASE READ:

This opportunity welcomes both individuals and groups. However, please note that the application form includes some fields designed for educator groups. If you are applying as an individual and find that the "Submit" button remains grayed out, this is likely because one or more required fields have not been completed. To ensure you can successfully submit, please follow these steps before finalizing your application:

- Educator Questions: If you see a question such as "How do you plan to deliver the content and knowledge gained from this activity?", please answer it to the best of your ability as an individual (e.g., "I will apply the knowledge to my personal studies" or "I plan to share what I learn with my peers").
- Participating Institution: Do not leave this section blank. Click "Add Institution" and enter your Academic Institution.
- Participant Information: For the fields asking for the number of "Educator Participants" and "Student Participants," enter "0" in each field rather than leaving them empty.
- Save Each Section: Make sure you click "Save and Continue" at the end of every section before proceeding.

Once all required fields are completed, your "Submit" button will become active. If you continue to experience difficulty after following these steps, please submit a Case with our NASA STEM Gateway Customer Support team from the Help? page at: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/public/s/contactsupport

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NASA's Career and Technical Education Day at Ames Research Center (ARC)
From Classroom to NASA Ames: Exploring Applied Technical Careers in Additive Manufacturing, Simulation, and Skilled Trades

Event Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Intended Audience: Community College students enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs

Career Technical Education (CTE) Day at NASA Ames Research Center offers students a unique opportunity to explore real-world technical careers at NASA. Students will participate in interactive tours and demonstrations, including wind tunnels and simulation facilities, while learning about career pathways that emphasize applied skills, certifications, and on-the-job training. The day highlights roles that do not always require a four-year degree, while also showcasing pathways to continued education and advancement. This experience connects classroom learning to impactful careers, equipping CTE students for in-demand roles across manufacturing, engineering technology, UAS, and other critical technical sectors. During this event, a panel of experts from ARC will discuss how they use the unique capabilities found at Ames to achieve mission goals and respond to student questions.

During this event, a panel of experts from ARC will discuss how they use the unique capabilities found at Ames to achieve mission goals and respond to student questions. If your group is not selected to participate in-person, you are welcome to apply to participate in a one hour component of the day virtually. Schools applying to participate virtually will be provided with logistical information prior to the event.

This application indicates your students’ interest to participate in-person the day of the event. NASA will employ a down select process; and due to capacity limits, all schools who apply may not be selected. NASA will notify schools of their participation status as soon as possible after the deadline. The application deadline to participate in person is December 16, 2026.

REQUIRED Documents for Application:
Your application must include the following two REQUIRED documents (to be uploaded as separate Word documents at the time of application for your organization to remain eligible). You MUST upload these two documents as part of your application before you submit it or your application will not be complete.

1. Letter from a school administrator on school letterhead indicating their support for participation and transportation to and from the event
2. Document (Word or PDF) addressing the points below:
- School Name
- Email address
- CTE program(s) that will participate in NASA's CTE Day
- Brief description of how this experience will be integrated into your school's CTE program(s)
- Estimated number of students and chaperones who will attend
- Aerospace content or resources currently used in your CTE program(s)

Schools selected to participate are REQUIRED to:
- Invite students who are a part of their school's CTE program(s)
- Attend a virtual information session prior to the event
- Submit media releases prior to the event
- Provide their own bus transportation to and from the event, with buses remaining on Center for the duration of the event
- Present a Real ID or passport for all adult teachers, chaperones, and bus drivers to gain access to the Center.

*Please note, ARC is an operational government facility, supporting a range of activities and missions. Please be advised that this event may be canceled if operational requirements or mission needs deem it necessary.

For questions about NASA’s Career and Technical Education Day at Ames, please email [email protected].

**Eligible Applicants:** Educator
**Academic Level:** Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior
**Activity Type:** In-person
**Citizenship:** US Citizen Only
**Type:** Pre-College STEM Experience