Infrastructure for the Future: Workforce Development Seminar

The current aerospace workforce is overwhelmingly white collar, male and upper middle class; and there is a public perception that to work in the space economy one must be good at math, science or a perfect physical and mental specimen – who can become an astronaut. This workforce was useful when the space economy was centered on a single organization whose mission was to push the frontiers of knowledge. Yet now that space is approaching a mainstream economic sector – there is a requirement for a workforce able to fill jobs at virtually all levels of educational attainment. With that in mind, there is a requirement for a dedicated campaign to enable educators, employers, educators, and parents to understand the full range of careers available within the space economy and what training is needed therein.

SPEAKERS­

Tim Chrisman, Founder & Executive Director, Foundation For The Future

John Chwat, Director of Government Relations, Foundation For The Future

Shelli Brunswick, COO, Space Foundation

Bill Britton, Chief Technology Officer, Cal Poly

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

Part 1: Congressional Education Webinar with Bill Britton and Shelli Brunswick

Part 2: Workshop/presentation/seminar at the MGMWERX facility with local leaders/educators/businesses