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Johnson Space Center, Axiom Space and the Houston Spaceport. These 2 schools have programs that match the hands-on roles on SpaceJobs.

Schools and programs near Houston

Schools near Houston with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

  • Welding Technology
    Certificates from 3 to 18 months and a 60-credit, two-year Welding Technology AAS at the Central and North campuses; certificates prepare students for entry-level industry certification tests.
  • Electrical Technology
    Certificates from 4 months to 1.5 years and a 60-credit, two-year AAS at Central and North campuses; the short certificates prepare students for NCCER Level 1 Electrical Certification and the program leads toward TDLR licensure.
  • Inspection and Nondestructive Testing Technology
    Certificates and AAS options at Central Campus preparing students for API 510, API 570 and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) coursework.
  • Aerospace Technician Training (Continuing Education)
    Short continuing education courses at the EDGE Center near Ellington Airport, including Composite Manufacturing Technician (102 contact hours), Aerospace Structures Technician and Basic Electrical and Electronics, each under 3 months.
  • CNC and Manual Machining (Continuing Education)
    Continuing education courses of 64 to 96 contact hours, with CNC lathe and mill courses aligned to NIMS standards and HAAS operator certification, at North Campus and the EDGE Center.
Lee CollegeBaytown, TX
  • Industrial Welding Technology
    AAS plus certificates of completion in Industrial Welding, Structural Welder, Combination Welder and Welding Inspection; the inspection certificate includes preparation for the Certified Welding Inspector exam. Check the college for length and schedule.
  • Electrical Technology
    AAS (4 semesters) and certificates of completion in Electrical Construction, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation and Wiring Installation (2 to 4 semesters), with a Journeyman Electrician Exam Review course.

What each trade needs

WeldersElectriciansMachinistsQuality and NDT inspectorsAvionics and wire-harness technicians

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