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The space sector is undergoing profound change driven by New Space, the acceleration of technological innovation and environmental challenges. These transformations are leading to rapid changes in the roles and skills required within the industry.
Against this backdrop, COMETES is launching a platform dedicated to skills, careers and training in the space sector.
A national programme to train the space industry’s talent of tomorrow
COMETES – Skills and Professions for Space is a national training programme launched to meet the growing needs of the French space sector. Winner of the “Skills and Professions of the Future” call for expressions of interest under the France 2030 plan, it brings together 26 partners from five French regions, including ESTIA.
The programme is based on a collective approach involving higher education institutions, research centres, industry players, local authorities and training organisations.
COMETES aims in particular to:
· train 11,000 learners over five years
· create new degree programmes
· develop innovative training programmes focused on space-related challenges
· raise widespread awareness of careers and opportunities in the sector
A platform dedicated to careers and skills in the space sector
The COMETES website has been designed as a space for discovery and information on careers in the space sector and the skills of the future.
Users can, in particular:
· discover careers in the space sector and New Space
· explore the training courses available
· gain a better understanding of developments in the sector
· find out about the skills in demand
The programme also pays particular attention to sustainable space issues, new space technologies, nanosatellites, space data and systems engineering.
A dynamic approach serving local areas and innovation
Through COMETES, the Toulouse Metropolitan Community reaffirms its commitment to skills for the future and to supporting major technological transitions. The website can be accessed here: https://cometes-spatial.fr/