The somber economy has lead many jobs and professions to the gauntlet. However, one government department is taking steps to ensure that while one job may disappear, another job will take its place.

On June 2, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced a $15 million grant to assist the 3,200 workers who will be affected by the impending end of NASA's Space Shuttle Program, according to a press release.

While at the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Solis announced that the grant will impact workers from major aerospace contractors, including ASRC Aerospace Corp. and Boeing. The grant was presented to Brevard Workforce Development Board, which will serve at the program coordinator. Brevard will assist individuals with career guidance assistance, job searching skills, resume reviews and providing other types of training and continuing education opportunities.

"During nearly three decades of continuous space shuttle flights, these dedicated and talented workers have helped move our nation — and the world as a whole — forward in a broad range of disciplines," said Secretary Solis. "Today, these hard-working Americans need and deserve our support, and I am pleased that this grant will allow them to upgrade their skills further and gain access to work opportunities in high demand industries."

The retire date of the NASA Space Program is November 2010, according to NASA.