ORBIT is a Space Florida–backed workforce initiative connecting Florida employers, education systems, and talent pathways into a unified workforce model
Organizations and state agencies outside Florida may submit interest below for future expansion.
COMPANIES
Connect With The Next Generation Of Talent
ORBIT connects organizations to an emerging talent pipeline aligned with aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, and related industries.
Built in partnership with Space Florida, this statewide initiative brings together motivated high school, postsecondary learners, and industry talent with real-world opportunities shaped by leading employers and industry demand.
Organizations gain early access to future talent while helping build the next generation of a skilled workforce.
FOR FLORIDA PARTICIPANTS
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Florida-based Employers
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Florida Educational Institutions
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Workforce Ecosystem Partners
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Florida State Agencies
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Students/Graduates/Parents
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Industry Talent
Engage with ORBIT
ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA
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State agencies
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Workforce boards
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Chambers & business councils
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Strategic partners
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Educational Institutions
How the Florida Initiative Works
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Sign Up
Engage with the Initiative
Florida-based employers and partners connect with ORBIT to explore opportunities aligned with their workforce needs.
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Find Your Talent
Access Emerging Talent
Organizations are matched with motivated high school, postsecondary learners, and industry talent based on skills, availability, and real-world opportunities.
Secure Your Pipeline
Build a Differentiated Talent Advantage
Primes and industry partners gain early visibility into verified talent, shape candidate readiness around mission-critical needs, and build regional hiring pipelines before competitors reach the same workforce.
Space Florida ORBIT connects organizations with motivated high school and post-school learners, offering short-term placements, real project support, and long-term value.
Whether you're looking to support education, build your talent pipeline, or increase your impact, ORBIT makes it easy.
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ORBIT is powered by CrowdCoursing, a multi-capability platform used by schools, districts, and organizations to manage people, programs, and participation at scale.
The platform supports a wide range of use cases, including workforce development, volunteer coordination, campus access and safety, and program management—providing real-time visibility, compliance oversight, and structured engagement across systems.
Opportunities & Resources Building Industry Talent
Who is Orbit For?
For Florida-based Employers:
Not Based in Florida?
Join the Space Florida ORBIT initiative and connect with emerging talent aligned to aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Through this statewide initiative, organizations gain access to motivated high school, postsecondary learners, and industry talent, real-world project support, and a structured pathway to build long-term workforce pipelines
ORBIT is expanding beyond Florida. State agencies, workforce systems, and organizations interested in future deployment can submit interest below.
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