What Happened
Industry Leaders Address Talent Shortage
The commercial space industry faces a significant challenge in building a qualified and prepared talent pool, with many jobs requiring specialized skills and years of training. Despite 27% industry job growth over the last decade, companies still struggle to fill critical positions, and the demographic time bomb of retiring workers looms. To address this, industry organizations, major companies, and government agencies are developing new pathways for potential workers, including scholarships, mentoring, and career development programs. This effort was reported by Via Satellite.