Reston
Interstellar Dreams Space Center
Dedicated to identifying, nurturing, and developing a pipeline of next-generation S.T.E.M. professionals ready for the expanding aerospace industry known as the Cislunar Space Economy.
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AEROSPACE WORKFORCE INTERNSHIP AND SPACE SUMMIT 2023
PHASE
LIGHT THE MATCH
Target Education Elem, MS, H.S.
Collaborate with the Aerospace industry
Launch Mentorship Program
Professional Development for Teachers
Parent Engagement Opportunities
Embed Social Media Campaign
$500,000.00
Synchronous & Asynchronous
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BLAZEiInternship-CollegeLevel
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1: PHASE 2: BURN BABY BURNVISION
Inspire and develop emerging talent
Initiate, advance and implement scalable solutions with high impact
Build and accelerate an ecosystem of partners that can support and enable the implementation and scalability
Inspire Initiate Build
BLAZEi is an internship program focused on nurturing early-stage aerospace workforce talent, especially women.
At the completion of the BLAZEi internship, participants will present their ideas to industry "Black Belt" experts, consider pursuing industry certifications, seek employment opportunities, or launch an entrepreneurial BIG idea at a culminating event.