2024 Building the Space Workforce
Sponsored By Jacobs
A Global Spaceport Alliance Virtual Workshop Series for
Spaceport America Cup™ Student Participants
In cooperation with Spaceport America and under the guidance of its Academic Partnership Working Group, the Global Spaceport Alliance hosted a series of virtual workshops designed to provide practical workforce readiness instructions to students interested in careers in the space sectors.
In cooperation with Spaceport America and under the guidance of its Academic Partnership Working Group, the Global Spaceport Alliance hosted a series of virtual workshops designed to provide practical workforce readiness instructions to students interested in careers in the space sectors.
View the recordings below!
Series Moderator
Alice Carruth
Producer of T-Minus Space Daily Podcast
Alice Carruth, the dynamic force behind the scenes, is the esteemed producer of the groundbreaking T-Minus Space Daily Podcast. With a passion for unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos, Alice has carved a niche for herself in the world of space communications.
WORKSHOP 1:
Resume Building/ Social Media Presence
Led by experts in the space sector workforce, this workshop explores the future of workforce development and the industry’s growing need for a diverse workforce. The speakers emphasize the importance of networking for career development, self-promotion, and demonstrating value to employers.
We began with Joe Horvath, CEO and President of Nova Space, who discusses the current state of the space industry workforce and future needs as the industry expands. With four generations present in the workforce, we examine their differences and impacts.
Additionally, we covered essential “Dos” and “Don’ts” for an effective resume tailored to the space job market. Izzy House from the Global Spaceport Alliance provided insights on leveraging your social media profile to maximize professional opportunities.
The value of mentorship is highlighted by Joe Bullington from Jacobs. Rani Bush from Spaceport America discussed the power of persistence, the importance of not giving up, and the critical role of diversity in the workplace as we expand human representation in space.
Please watch the recording below.
RECORDING:
LINKS:
LinkedIn Profiles:
Mention:
- STEM workforce 2030 report by the Aerospace Corporation and National Space Foundation
WORKSHOP 2:
Connecting Students to Spaceports and Spaceports to Students
This workshop will include several different speakers who will discuss how spaceports can engage with universities and their students. The Space America Cup™ is one vehicle, but many other opportunities exist. Speakers will share examples of what spaceports are doing or hope to do in collaboration with universities, and how such joint efforts can be enhanced. This session will serve to foster those connections.
WORKSHOP 3:
Entrepreneurship & Business Planning for Start-Ups
For many students interested in a career in the space sector, their first job maybe with a start-up company. With spaceports being regional hubs for space innovation, there is an obvious linkage for start-ups. This workshop will explore the range of space start-up opportunities and hear from a panel of spaceport representatives who are incubating and accelerating space start-ups. Spaceports and students will also find out how they can tap into the Global Network for Entrepreneurship for Space (GEN Space).
LINKS:
- Global Entrepreneur Network
- NewSpace Nexxus
- Arizona Spaceport Alliance
- Space Marketing
- N2K | T-Minus
LinkedIn Profiles:
WORKSHOP 4:
Space Career Opportunities Now and In the Future
JUNE 15, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 Eastern
The career opportunities in the space sector have dramatically changed in the past five years and will continue to change in the decade ahead. In this session, space sector leaders will provide an overview of emerging space capabilities that will require a technically diverse workforce. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to ask hard questions.
Presenters:
Kaci Heins
Executive Director
Limitless Space Institute
Ken Davidian
Vice President
North American Operations
International Space University
Tricia Quinn
Principal Healthcare and Federal Markets
Jacobs
Liz Kennick
CEO
Teachers in Space
Kelli Mullen
Senior Talent Consultant Galaxy Tek Hires
Charlie Hurley
Public Information Officer
Spaceport America
2023 GSA & Spaceport America Pathways Workshop Series
This session on Astropreneurship will address the career opportunities of start-up space companies. With spaceports being regional hubs for space innovation, there is an obvious linkage for start-ups. This workshop will explore the range of space start-up opportunities and hear from investors who are incubating and accelerating space start-ups. Spaceports and students will also learn how to tap into the Global Network for Entrepreneurship for Space (GEN Space).
Speakers
- Stephan Reckie, Executive Director, Global Entrepreneurship Network – Space
- Oluseye Soyode-Johnson, Founder, NuConti
