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Suffolk College Inspires Future Space Engineers

Suffolk New College is engaging students with the space industry by hosting workshops and talks with experts, highlighting local career opportunities.

Source:bbc.com

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Suffolk New College is on a mission to inspire students to consider careers in the space industry. Recently, space experts visited the college to discuss job opportunities in welding and engineering. About 50 students learned that there are over 800 space-related companies in their region. This visit opened their eyes to potential careers in a growing field.

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01What did Suffolk New College host for students?

02How many companies in the region are linked to the space sector?

03What is the predicted growth of the global space market by 2030?

04What did Kayleigh Norris say about space careers?

Discussion

Discussion

How do you think local colleges can better prepare students for careers in emerging industries like space?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  • mission word

    a specific task or goal.

    The college is on a mission to inspire students.

  • engineer word

    a person who designs or builds things.

    Engineers will be crucial for future space missions.

  • opportunity word

    a chance to do something.

    The visit opened their eyes to new opportunities.

  • sector word

    a distinct part of a larger system.

    The space sector is growing rapidly.

  • innovation word

    the introduction of new ideas or methods.

    Innovation is key to advancing space technology.