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. 

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

Infoterra– 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 

CAREERSFEST  2010

Post - 16 Careers Event

Monday 8th November 2010

National Space Centre, Leicester

Please contact Dr. Sarah Hill, Space Academy Project Manager to book student places.

PREVIOUS CAREERS EVENTS 

Year 10 Careers Event 2010

Year 10 Careers Event

Monday 28th June and Monday 5th July 2010

National Space Centre, Leicester 

For a copy of the itinerary please click here

CareersFest 2009

Post-16 Careers Event

Monday 9th November

National Space Centre, Leicester 

For a copy of the itinerary please click here

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