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Objective/Scope of the Committee

The Committee’s scope includes all matters pertaining to international space community workforce development. The Committee focuses on early career professionals in all areas of the aerospace community.

The Committee encourages career development directed toward creating a globally informed space community in space agencies and in industry.
The Committee provides overall guidance on the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) conducted at the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC), in both content and organisation.

Committee rules for membership applications and renewal

An applicant’s CV should be submitted to the Chair of the Committee. Discussion within the Committee will take place twice per year on new membership on the size and diverse composition of members to ensure a balanced approach to the work of the committee. New members could be admitted during IAF Spring Meetings or during IAC meetings.

Symposiums/Sessions and events at the IAC

• Next Generation Plenary – Joint Sponsorship with SEOC and other technical committees
• Virtual Forum Symposium – Five Virtual Forum sessions
• E1.5 Learning and Knowledge Development for a Globally Sophisticated Workforce (co-chaired with SEOC)
• Three networking receptions for young professionals
• Cross Cultural Presentation Workshop
• Paper competitions, workshops and other YP activities in collaboration with other technical committees

Technical meetings or events outside of the IAC

• Podcast interviews
• Monthly committee meetings
• Paper competitions, workshops and other YP activities in collaboration with other technical committees
• Young Professional Event at Global Space Exploration Conference (2012)

Other Committee activities

• Post-IAC Survey of YPs to improve YPP at IACs
• Joint sponsorship and steering committee member of Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme
• Steering committee member of Young Space Leaders Recognition Programme

Young Professionals Events at IAC 2015

 See more on the YPs at IAC2015 here!

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