Chloe-Marie Boucher, 19, started their apprenticeship to become a Space Engineering Technician with Airbus after finishing their A-Levels last year. They’re looking forward to learning about the company’s different departments and career opportunities as their training progresses.

National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February) highlights the benefits of on-the-job training for both employers and trainees – and many space sector companies are using apprenticeships to attract and develop new talent equipped with skills tailor-made for their business.