Step into space: military to space transition programme
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Choosing a space career in Cornwall offers a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging space hub while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
The Cornwall Space Cluster is made up of a regional and national group of world-beating assets, universities, businesses and industry experts across Cornwall, working in manufacturing, launch services, future flight testing, satellite tracking, Earth observation, remote sensing, and data applications.
Choosing a space career in Cornwall offers a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging space hub while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. With its strategic location to Spaceport, innovative space projects, rugged coastline and cultural heritage, Cornwall is an ideal place to launch and grow a career in the space industry.
The UK government is investing heavily in the space sector, with Cornwall being a significant beneficiary of this support. This ensures ongoing growth and development, providing long-term career stability and growth potential. By 2030, the Cornwall Space Cluster aims to increase the value of the data, space and aerospace sector by £150m, providing opportunities for people, communities and businesses to grow. Alongside this growth will be a clear demand for an increased workforce with appropriate skills for the sector. These could be new entrants, or those looking to transfer from existing roles.
Recognising that military personnel possess valuable skills such as leadership, technical expertise, and discipline which are transferrable to the space sector, Truro & Penwith College, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is developing an innovative training initiative to address the immediate and mid-term skills shortages in the space sector.
The "Step Into Space: Military to Space Career Transition Initiative” is designed to help military personnel transfer into the burgeoning UK space industry.
Programme details
1. Webinar 30 September: A webinar will detail career pathways and involved stakeholders.
2. Space 101 Taster Day and Recruitment Convention: 29 & 30 October - Truro College, Cornwall:
A one-day "Space 101" taster day will be held on 29 October 2024. KISPE, an experienced space training provider, will deliver a Space 101 session. Introducing the audience to the many ways we utilise space throughout our daily lives and applications of space.
They will introduce the audience to why we use space and provide an overview of the space industry and the roles and skills that are required.
A one-day Military Step into Space Recruitment Convention will be held on 30 October 2024. In partnership with Cornwall Space Cluster and Tech Cornwall, you will meet the space sector employers undertaking innovative projects in Cornwall. The number of people employed within enterprises operating within the data, space and aerospace in the county in 2022 was approximately 2,500, which is a growth of around 12% since 2018.
Truro & Penwith College – Satellites & Space Mission Design Course. KISPE - Mar 24: the initiative is designed to provide participants with a broad understanding of the space domain, its technologies, applications across various sectors, and opportunities from employers keen to engage with military personnel. Equipping military personnel with industry-relevant skills and qualifications, this training initiative aims to alleviate current skills shortages and build a talent pool that will drive the continuing innovation and competitiveness in the space sector.
The Space 101 event is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
