Space & Society, Education, and Workforce
ASCEND focuses on workforce challenges, education, and societal impacts in the commercial space industry. Explore new solutions and industry collaborations.
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Talent Strategies to Fuel the Aerospace Pipeline
Barriers to entry and advancement – both structural in hiring practices and perceived among new employees – are challenging the aerospace industry’s potential to build a workforce to maximize long-term growth and innovation.
STEM Gen: Igniting the 21st-Century Workforce
Due to the statistical decline in aerospace professionals graduating secondary institutions in the western world, a focused effort of recruitment is required to bolster interest and spark creativity to excel in space.
Astrodebates - Part 1
Join Emma Louden, Caryn Schenewerk, Rob Meyerson, and others for a lively session of debate and learning.
Success & Inclusion of Non-Traditional Experiences & Backgrounds in Aerospace Industries
Our industry offers many novel technical challenges, and employers may find themselves looking for skill sets that are not provided in traditional university programs, which demand out-of-the box thinking and creative solutions to hire and train a diverse workforce.