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STRAIGHT TO SPACE (S2S) INITIATIVE
Colorado aerospace companies stand on the shoulders of their workforce to deliver innovation. The Straight to Space program has been established to develop opportunities for individuals interested and capable of contributing to our aerospace industry. Candidates for the program include those who:
[+] Are not currently on a track for a four-year college degree and are interested in a pursuing a position as a technician with an aerospace company,[+] Are just graduating from college with an engineering degree, or
[+] Are experienced engineers but have not previously worked in the aerospace industry.
We have found that the right people, coupled with the right entrepreneurial space companies, can result in successful on-the-job training programs that bring a candidate "Straight to Space."
We are committed to developing a diverse, talented, workforce through the S2S program, and therefore emphasize populations currently under-represented in aerospace.
The program is designed to place candidates directly into aerospace positions in entrepreneurial space companies. The selected candidates receive immediate on-the-job training provided by co-worker/trainers that are funded in part by grants provided by eSpace. These grants are supported through the Colorado WIRED initiative.
Training grants to the participating companies are available on a graduated scale that ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 per individual. The larger grants are provided for individuals with less experience in the workforce, smaller grants are provided for individuals with a high level of existing experience in a related field or role.
Candidates are not required to have a four-year degree or previous aerospace experience, but we place a heavy emphasis on the ability to excel in an exciting and demanding industry.
Qualifications include:
- · A desire to be a part of Colorado aerospace;
- · A proven ability to work hard, solve problems, and create results;
- · A willingness and desire to work in an industry that demands a high standard of workmanship and quality; and
- · Related experience or a predisposition to succeed in the above disciplines.
HOW IT WORKS:
I am an aerospace company interested in S2SAs you identify needs for employees who may qualify for an S2S grant, contact eSpace through the link below. Through our partners, we are introduced to candidates who are highly qualified for positions such as those above. Through our experience introducing individuals and training them for aerospace positions, we can be a resource to help screen and qualify candidates for those positions.
If you have already identified a candidate for a role, we will help you register them in the S2S program if they qualify for an S2S grant.
I am a potential candidate interested in S2SIf you have a desire to contribute to the aerospace workforce through the S2S program, please contact us through the email link below. Please attach a resume or job history and a brief explanation of why you believe you merit this opportunity. We will get back to you quickly to let you know how you can fit into the program.
I represent a high school, community college,technical school, or four-year college that is interested in S2S.If you would like to partner with eSpace and have us present our programs to your staff and student body, please contact us through the email link below.
ABOUT THIS SOLUTION
This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded under Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.