**Next Careers Events: Year 10 careers event Monday 25th June 2012 and Monday 9th July 2012** 

National Space Academy Careers Events bring members of the UK space industry into direct contact with KS4 and KS5 students. These events aim to raise the profile of the space sector and show the diversity of careers, both academic and vocational, available within the industry. A key objective of making students aware of the exciting and unusual space related careers paths is to encourage students to study STEM subjects at KS5 and then further into higher education. 

Students attend several talks from active members of the space industry on a variety of career possibilities within science and engineering, with a particular emphasis on space.  Over the lunch hour participants are invited to drop in to our 'meet the scientist' session where they are afforded an opportunity to talk to, and ask in depth questions of our speakers.  The day culminates in a key note talk on exciting space developments by a specialist in their field.

Participating companies include a large number of space/aerospace organisations including: 

RAF Fylingdales – RAF radar base which scans the skies and catalogues everything in orbit around our planet

EADS Astrium – Europe's largest satellite manufacturing company responsible for designing and building the ExoMars rover

Astrium Geo-Information Services– Satellite and aerial remote sensing company providing accurate details about our surroundings and environment

Magna Parva – Leicester based space engineering company providing innovative engineering solutions for space missions

Rolls-Royce – a global engineering company and a world-leader in aerospace engineering, power systems and services for use on land, sea and air

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. – a world leader in the design, manufacture and operation of high performance small satellites

These events are open to Year 10 and Year 12 cohorts at strategic times to encourage them to study STEM based subjects in KS5, and to consider STEM further education or apprenticeship options prior to UCAS application deadlines.

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS 

Year 10 Careers Events 2012

Please contact Dr Sarah Hill (National Space Academy Project Manager) for more information.