The Mindful Apprentice

The Mindful Apprentice - Careers in Space - Ingmar Kamalagharan's story

Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from Ingmar Kamalagharan, Space to Inspire Lead at the UK Space Agency who gives a fascinating insight into the many and varied careers revolving around space and the universe. For those who thought space careers revolved around astronauts, have a listen to Ingmar. Presenter: Dominic ArkwrightProducer: Rosie RuncimanA Sound Doctor productionNotes for listeners for further information. Link list – this includes some of the projects and programmes UKSA funds (£12M over 3 years): For older children / students Spacecareers.uk: https://spacecareers.uk/homek • Space careers resources and information• Direct opportunities, including apprenticeships • Search for jobs UKSEDS: https://hub.ukseds.org/Student led community • Lots of resources, webinars, podcasts, careers support• Conference in March 2024 • Resources for national design competitions e.g. rocketry and satellites Satellite Applications Catapult – UK Space Capabilities Catalogue: https://sa.catapult.org.uk/space-capabilities-catalogue/• Tool to look across all the space organisations in the UK, where they are, what they do• Very helpful in looking what is near you and understanding what kind of activities they do Space Placements in Industry scheme: https://sa.catapult.org.uk/spin/• 8 week summer placements for university students in space companies and institutions in the UK• Incredibly powerful internship programme – we placed 80 students in 2023 and will have 125 places in 2024 European Space Agency: • Internships https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/Student_Internships2• Resources and activities for students https://www.esa.int/Education/ESA_Academy/What_is_the_ESA_Academy International Space University: https://www.isunet.edu/Generally but not necessarily used by those in early careers to upskill – UKSA sponsors the ISU who distribute funds to participate to successful UK nationals who apply Alpbach Summer School: https://www.summerschoolalpbach.at/UK Students studying engineering or science can apply UKSpace – the UK space industrial trade association: https://www.ukspace.org/Useful for general sector information and calendar of space conferences and events Space Skills Alliance https://spaceskills.org/Huge resource for space skills, training and sector data• UK space sector landscape map• Literature library and data• Space training catalogue

The Mindful Apprentice - Olivia Scane's Story

Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from Olivia Scane, apprenticeship ambassador and mutli-award winner who is full of good advice. Presenter: Dominic ArkwrightProducer: Rosie RuncimanA Sound Doctor production

The Mindful Apprentice - The Timpson Group approach - here's Dan Jenkins to explain more

Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from The Timpson Group's Dan Jenkins, Head of group colleague development. He discusses the role of an employer in making apprenticeships successful.Presenter: Dominic ArkwrightProducer: Rosie RuncimanA Sound Doctor production

The Mindful Apprentice - Meg Ginsberg's Story

Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the moving and inspirational story from apprentice, Meg Ginsberg.Presenter: Dominic ArkwrightProducer: Rosie RuncimanA Sound Doctor production

The Mindful Apprentice - Neurodiversity - Sarah Hendrickx Story Pt2

Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the second of two podcasts about neurodiversity featuring Sarah Hendrixx. In this episode Sarah discusses different neurodiverse behaviours in the workplace and how to improve working life with the simplest of adjustments. Whether you are neurodiverse yourself or an employer, there is a wealth of practical information in this podcast.Please note there is a slight background echo due to a technical problem.Presenter: Dominic ArkwrightProducer: Rosie RuncimanA Sound Doctor productionthesounddoctor.org