Professional Development Platform Announced by Nova Space
A formal partnership between Nova Space and the Keystone Space Collaborative (KSC) will result in a professional development platform to provide KSC members with exclusive access to a new member portal. The portal will house courses and other resources to help current and future space industry professionals stay competitive and support the growing demand for a local skilled space workforce focused in the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia Tri-State region.
"Our intention with the Keystone Space Collaborative has always been to create the connections necessary to make our region a space industry powerhouse."
Justine Kasznica, Keystone Space Collaborative Board Chair.
"Our intention with the Keystone Space Collaborative has always been to create the connections necessary to make our region a space industry powerhouse. This new partnership and platform takes our ability to do that to a new level," said Justine Kasznica, Keystone Space Collaborative Board Chair. "We're thrilled to offer these new benefits to our members and continue building on these exciting opportunities our organization can offer our network and the region as a whole."
Nova Space Professional Development Platform will Cover Multiple Disciplines
The tri-state region has already made a substantial impact in the space economy, supporting well over 1,000 organizations actively developing new technology and supporting current DoD, NASA and private space missions. The tailored professional development curriculum roadmap, created by government clients and the space experts at Nova Space Inc., consists of free and discounted courses on topics including:
Orbital Mechanics
Mission Design
Launch and Propulsion
The Space Environment
Communications
"Today's employers, across industries, are faced with a new challenge stemming from the pace of innovation and the short lifespan of many day-to-day skills," said Christopher Allen, Nova Space COO. "From the software suites our employees use, to new market disruptors changing business models, to the speed in which professionals are changing careers, employers must establish a learning culture in the organization to support the rapid acquisition and mastery of new skills."
In addition to the asynchronous, experiential digital earning course catalog that is aimed at helping individuals become competent and confident space professionals, the professional development portal will enable KSC members to:
Access the KSC's growing collection of articles, whitepapers, and webinars
Participate in social learning events with the KSC's Industry Council and other KSC members
Access the KSC's one-of-a-kind interactive Ecosystem Map that identifies industry stakeholders and entities in the region
Browse and post regional opportunities and job listings on an interactive, professional "matchmaking" forum
"This partnership is a significant step forward in identifying the human aspect to growth of the space industry. By providing a spectrum of training and professional development opportunities to members, the Keystone Space Collaborative is supporting workforce development across the region, and Nova Space is proud to lead this initiative," said Joseph Horvath, Nova Space CEO.
The KSC adds a strategic partner to the list of professional organizations already working with Nova Space including the Space Foundation and AIAA, establishing Nova Space as the globally recognized industry leader in award-winning Space professional development and education.
(Source: Nova Space news release)