Top 10 career tips

So you want a job in the Space Sector?

Great choice! Did you know that The UK Space Industry employs tens of thousands of people and has an income of billions of pounds? The government aims for the UK to make up 10% of the global space economy by 2030. As technology advances and space applications become more ambitious, new jobs are being created all the time.

There is no fixed route into the space sector. Everyone’s journey is different. However, here are some of our top tips...

1. Talk to lots of people

2. Study STEM subjects

3. Consider apprenticeships

4. Follow your interests

5. Apply for placements

6. Read, listen, learn

7. Attend science events

8. Enter space-themed competitions

9. Learn another language

10. Explore these steps further at nationalspaceacademy.org

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