For almost four years, the UK Space Agency has been updating its list of websites that can help those looking to move into the space industry in Britain. The list was just updated on 17th March, and it’s a useful set of resources, no matter whether you’re just moving in to the work world or are coming from another industry. There are lesson plans and other teaching materials as well.
Here are some highlights:
Space Careers UK offers a dedicated area for those new to the space sector. It gives an overview of the space sector and space careers, as well as guidance on finding roles.
Explore Springpod’s online Airbus Aerospace programme, which gives students aged 13+ the opportunity to hear from Airbus representatives about their company, its aims and values and what it’s like to work in aerospace.
STEM Learning Research Placements and Experiences
Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, STEM.org offers research placements and experiences for students in Year 12 (or equivalent).
The UK Space Agency’s space careers guidance video
The UK Space Agency’s space career guidance video contains interviews with people working in the sector, for general advice if you’re considering a career in space.
Published by James Hydzik
James Hydzik is a technology geek focused on the junction of engineering, writing, and coffee. He joined Orbital Today in 2020 to help make sense of the Johnson government’s decision to buy OneWeb. Since then, he has taken on interviewing and editor-in-chief roles. James learned the ropes of editing and writing with Financial Times magazines, The World Bank, PwC, and Ericsson. Thus far, interviewing New Space movers has put the biggest smile on his workaday face. The son of an Electrical Engineer, James understands the value of putting complex topics into clear language for those with a lay person’s understanding of the subject. James is a European transplant from the United States, and as ex-KA3LLL, he now holds European amateur radio licenses. His next radio project is a portable 10GHz EME (moonbounce) station, as it combines his childhood interests in antennas and space.