{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"In-Orbit","title":"ISAM Conference 2025: Developing the Future Workforce","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3339,"description":"How can the space sector build a future-ready workforce equipped for innovation and sustainability?\nIn this episode of In-Orbit, host Dallas Campbell introduces a panel discussion from the ISAM Conference 2025 in Belfast, chaired by Vicky Jewell, Skills Lead at the Satellite Applications Catapult. The conversation brings together leaders from across government, industry, and academia to explore how to address pressing workforce challenges, including mid-career skills gaps, inclusivity, and the need for continuous training.\nGuests share insights into successful initiatives like the Space Skills Survey, the Training Programs Fund, and the SPIN internship scheme, as well as strategies to encourage career changers and promote diversity of thought.\nBernice Huntley: Future Workforce Lead at the UK Space Agency, focusing on addressing skills gaps, supporting training initiatives, and promoting diversity in the UK space industry.\nCalypso Kulasegram: Head of Operations at Orbit Fab, overseeing HR, procurement, finance, and recruitment, and advocating for inclusive hiring practices that drive innovation.\nKathryn Graham: Systems Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in aerospace and space industries, specialising in CPD training, graduate development, and cross-sector recruitment for space.\nZaria Serfontein: Product Strategy Engineer at AstroScale, working across engineering, business, and policy to bridge gaps between sectors and support mid-career professionals entering the space industry.\n\nDr. Chris Toomer: Academic at the University of the West of England and member of the Space Universities Network, dedicated to building stronger links between academia and industry and improving access to space careers.\nSatellite Applications Catapult: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website\nUK Space Agency: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, WebsiteOrbit Fab: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, WebsiteAstroscale: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, Website\nKISPE Space: LinkedIn, Website\nUWE: LinkedIn, Twitter/X,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ss1uGA8B2QLsdyy2w4XrSYANX11Yw-HVGInhI5vAzxw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI1NzUyLzE2MzU3/NzUzMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}