SPACE JOURNEY MARKETPLACE
Is a gamified digital platform designed to spark curiosity in aerospace and STEAM among Texas kids ages 4 to 12. - It’s not a curriculum—it’s a student-facing marketplace where exploration builds into lifelong learning.
MISION
To ignite lifelong curiosity and build the next generation of aerospace talent by transforming STEAM education into an interactive, gamified experience for children ages 4 to 12—empowering millions of Texas students to explore space, earn badges, and develop personalized learning portfolios that shape their future in a $500B+ global industry.
Texas has 5.5M
K–12 students — the nation’s biggest untapped STEM market.
2.1M kids
aged 4–12 are ready for takeoff with SJMP.
62% are economically
disadvantaged — equity in STEM starts here.
1 in 4 students
is bilingual, and over half are Hispanic — diversity drives this mission.
157,000+
kids expected to build digital STEM portfolios by Year 5.
Just $10
per badge = $1.57M in impact — with 5x growth potential.
Benefits & Opportunities
Builds early STEM identity
Kids see themselves as future engineers, coders, and astronauts.
Gamified learning
Higher engagement — badges and missions boost motivation.
Aligns with Texas education goals
Supports TEKS and workforce pipeline development.
Low-cost, high-scale model
Digital delivery keeps per-student costs minimal.
Attracts public & private partners
Opens doors to sponsorships, grants, and licensing.
Creates a measurable impact
Every badge earned is a data point for funding and success.
Morgan Stanley's Space Team estimates that the roughly $350 billion global spacer industry could surge to over $1 trillion by 2040.
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F.A.Q.
SPACE JOURNEY MARKETPLACE
SJM is a digital talent accelerator designed to grow Texas’s aerospace workforce by offering interactive learning, certifications, and direct job placement tools — starting from early education through career launch.
Students (K–12 to college) exploring STEAM and aerospace careers
Job seekers looking to upskill or reskill in the space economy
Employers seeking certified, job-ready talent
Educators & school systems wanting to enrich STEM pathways
Public institutions focused on workforce development and equity
Gamified STEM exploration for kids (Space Scouth badges, early engagement)
Technical training in aerospace systems, robotics, coding, satellite ops
Industry-aligned certifications co-designed with partners like Cisco, NASA, and Texas-based space firms
Career readiness tracks (resume building, soft skills, mock interviews)
Learners build digital portfolios and earn certifications
AI-matching engine connects talent with employers based on skills and interests
Employers access pre-qualified candidates through the marketplace
Internship and apprenticeship opportunities offered via partner organizations
Yes. English and Spanish support is available for early education and technical content, with multilingual expansion planned to serve Texas’s diverse student population.
Projected to engage 157,000+ students by Year 5, generating over $1.57M in educational impact
Supports Texas’s $2B+ aerospace sector
Closes skills gaps in high-demand roles
Drives equity-focused talent pipelines in underserved communities
Sponsor training missions or digital badges
Co-design certification tracks relevant to their workforce
Offer job placements or apprenticeships
License content or tools for internal upskilling programs
Invest in long-term talent development
The platform will roll out in three phases:
Pilot programs launched in Year 1 (2024–25) with schools, YMCAs, and afterschool groups
Scaled statewide rollout by Year 3
Job placement and advanced certifications fully active by Year 5
