One of the sessions is Workforce Development & Maintenance:
The space industry is growing at a fast pace, but there's a concern about a shortage of skilled workers that could slow things down. Are you facing workforce challenges?
In recent years, the workforce landscape has changed significantly, and like many other industries, the space sector is now struggling with the demand for skilled labor. This has become a major talking point as we try to figure out how to build, attract, and keep our workforce as the space industry expands.
In this session, we'll chat with some industry experts about some workforce issues, why they exist, and share some practical ideas. The goal is to offer insights that can help you manage talent - from creating future employees through school initiatives to recruiting and retaining our star employees - in the changing landscape of the space industry.
I am Izzy house, podcast host, author and marketing professional. I am the moderator for this particular session. Our expert panelists wanted to meet you before SpaceCom. Please let me introduce you to the expert panels for this session:
Jeff Carr is President of Griffin Communications Group, which serves the space industry in the fields of Strategic Communications as well as STEM and Workforce Development.
Christian Boberg is a senior Enterprise Architect supporting Dell Federal Business Development capture and pursuit activities.
Michelle Lucas is a former Astronaut Instructor and Flight Controller that started Higher Orbits – a non-profit that uses space to excite students about STEM.
Kim G Ellis Hayes is a Space Technology Program Director, STEM Advocate, International Lawyer, and Scientist. Her work is shaping the future of the global Space Ecosystem, bringing sustainability and inclusivity to the forefront and leading education programs preparing students for humanity's multiplanetary future.