Become a Cornerstone Member of the Space Workforce Institute

As the space industry evolves, the need for workforce development is becoming more urgent. Employers are looking for better ways to assess skills, retain talent, and develop a workforce that can keep pace with rapid advancements. Meanwhile, professionals need clearer pathways into the space economy and advance their careers.

The Space Workforce Institute (SWI) invites visionary organizations to join us as Cornerstone Members, leading the charge with other industry leaders in addressing these challenges and defining the standards that will drive the next generation of the space workforce.

Why Become a Cornerstone Member?

As a Cornerstone Member, your organization will play a pivotal role in building the foundation for a resilient, diverse, and skilled workforce equipped to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the space industry. This is an opportunity to:

Define Workforce Standards: Collaborate with SWI and other industry leaders to develop industry-wide standards, credentials, and pathways that address the pressing skills gap.
Enhance Global Influence: Position your organization as a thought leader in workforce innovation, advancing initiatives that benefit the entire space community.
Access Unique Benefits: Benefit from exclusive opportunities for collaboration, research, and partnerships that support your organization’s goals.
Drive Meaningful Impact: Contribute to building an industry workforce that reflects the best talent across the globe.
Build credentials: Credentials enable pathways into the space economy at any stage of education or career, including transitions from other industries, ongoing professional development, and tools for employers to hire, upskill, and reskill teams.

The Need for Cornerstone Members

The challenges facing the space workforce are urgent and complex:

Talent Shortages: Over 20,000 positions remain unfilled, with critical skills in aerospace engineering, systems design, and advanced manufacturing in high demand.
Diversity Gaps: Women, minorities, and underrepresented groups face barriers to entry and advancement, limiting the industry’s full potential.
Evolving Skills Requirements: Rapid advancements in AI, robotics, and satellite technologies demand continuous upskilling and specialization.
Leaky Education Pathways: Millions of Americans leave academic institutions without market-recognized credentials, creating a need for incremental and stackable credentials that motivate progress and enable career entry.

SWI was established to address these challenges head-on, aligning industry needs with cutting-edge training and credentialing resources. By joining as a Cornerstone Member, your organization will be at the forefront of this effort, shaping a workforce that supports the future of space exploration and innovation.

What Does Partnership Look Like?

Cornerstone Members invest expertise and resources to:

Guide Industry Standards: Participate with industry experts and peers in developing job role standards and the credentials that validate them.
Collaborate on Research and Insights: Partner with us on data-driven research into workforce trends, diversity initiatives, and skills gaps.
Develop Inclusive Pathways: Co-create incremental credentials and training programs that make space careers accessible to all.
Strengthen Engagement: Enhance your organization’s membership offerings through discounted credentials, exclusive courses, and professional development opportunities.

The Momentum Is Building

Momentum is already underway. Organizations like yours are stepping forward to shape this initiative, and the public launch of SWI is scheduled for April. As a Cornerstone Member, you’ll be among the first to drive this vision forward, setting the stage for long-term success in workforce development.

Speak With Our Team

Join us in building a stronger, resilient space workforce. Connect with our team to explore what a partnership could look like for your organization. Together, we can address the challenges, seize the opportunities, and create a future workforce ready to support the next era of space exploration.