The European space sector is rapidly evolving, driven by digital, green, and deep-tech advancements. To ensure that education and training keep pace with these changes, VILNIUS TECH, as a project partner, recently participated in the first SpaceVantage Industry Validation Workshop.
Held on June 3, the workshop brought together professionals and experts from across the European space ecosystem. The primary focus was to gather valuable feedback on the SpaceVantage Predictive Skills Intelligence Methodology, a framework designed to anticipate emerging skills gaps and align future higher education curricula with real-world industry demands.
During the workshop, the Occupational Profiles and Competency Frameworks developed within the SpaceVantage project were also presented. The discussion focused on how well these profiles reflect the current and future needs of the European space labour market, with experts from across the sector sharing valuable insights and feedback to help refine them.
The Occupational Profiles are publicly available here.
Participants also explored future competency requirements in cutting-edge areas, including AI-enabled satellite data analysis, quantum technologies, and green space operations.
As a key partner in the SpaceVantage initiative, VILNIUS TECH actively contributed to these discussions. The insights gathered during the workshop will help strengthen industry-driven mechanisms and ensure that future higher education programmes equip the next generation of professionals with the skills needed for Europe’s evolving space sector.