Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Discover how strategic partnerships are reshaping perceptions of skilled trades in this enlightening panel from the 2025 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit (H2M2), held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Mary Engola, Director of Space Communications at Aerojet Rocketdyne (an L3Harris Technologies Company), and Karin Hoffman, Founder and CEO of Key Innovative Solutions, discuss innovative approaches to engaging students and prospective tradespeople through multimedia initiatives.
Panelists:
Mary Engola – Director, Space Communications, Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris Technologies)
With a robust background in aerospace communications, Mary leads initiatives that highlight the critical role of skilled trades in space exploration.
Karin Hoffman – Founder & CEO, Key Innovative Solutions
Karin spearheads efforts to unlock work-based learning opportunities, connecting industry and education to strengthen workforce development.
Key Topics:
Leveraging video storytelling to inspire interest in skilled trades among students.
Bridging the gap between education and industry to address workforce needs.
Highlighting the vital contributions of tradespeople to space missions and infrastructure.
Additional Resources:
Explore Mars Summit Details: exploremars.org/summit
Stay Connected:
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Follow Explore Mars, Inc. on social media:
Twitter: @ExploreMars
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LinkedIn: Explore Mars Inc.
#SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #H2M2 #ExploreMars #AerojetRocketdyne #KeyInnovativeSolutions #STEMEducation #SpaceExploration
Discover how strategic partnerships are reshaping perceptions of skilled trades in this enlightening panel from the 2025 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit (H2M2), held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Mary Engola, Director of Space Communications at Aerojet Rocketdyne (an L3Harris Technologies Company), and Karin Hoffman, Founder and CEO of Key Innovative Solutions, discuss innovative approaches to engaging students and prospective tradespeople through multimedia initiatives.
Panelists:
Mary Engola – Director, Space Communications, Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris Technologies)
With a robust background in aerospace communications, Mary leads initiatives that highlight the critical role of skilled trades in space exploration.
Karin Hoffman – Founder & CEO, Key Innovative Solutions
Karin spearheads efforts to unlock work-based learning opportunities, connecting industry and education to strengthen workforce development.
Key Topics:
Leveraging video storytelling to inspire interest in skilled trades among students.
Bridging the gap between education and industry to address workforce needs.
Highlighting the vital contributions of tradespeople to space missions and infrastructure.
Additional Resources:
Explore Mars Summit Details: exploremars.org/summit
Stay Connected:
Subscribe for more insights from leading experts in space exploration and workforce development.
Follow Explore Mars, Inc. on social media:
Twitter: @ExploreMars
Facebook: Explore Mars
Instagram: @exploremars
LinkedIn: Explore Mars Inc.
#SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #H2M2 #ExploreMars #AerojetRocketdyne #KeyInnovativeSolutions #STEMEducation #SpaceExploration
