Boldly Going Where the Trades Need to Go

Episode 23

 Listen to this episode to hear Derek makes one of his biggest dreams come true! After admiring him for years, Derek gets to discuss energy development and the importance of skilled trades with talented engineer, Jeremy Hollman.

 With an impressive resume that includes testing and designing for groundbreaking projects at Boeing, SpaceX and Aurora Flight Sciences, Jeremy is that smart science guy we think only exists in movies like The Saint.

 This extensive experience in such an important field sounds intimidating, and that may be the very reason many skilled tradespeople think they need an engineering or advanced science degree to get their foot in the door of cutting-edge industries.

 Now leading the development of nuclear fusion technology at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Jeremy shares how his experiences as a student made him aware of how technical workers are crucial to the development of advanced technology.

 Be part of the movement that inspires students and laborers to join companies that are changing the world!

 Topics discussed in this episode: 

• Derek’s experience putting together an aerospace conference
• How technical skills are key to the aerospace industry
• Skills Jeremy was taught by coworkers at SpaceX that can’t be learned from a book
• The difference between fusion and fission technology
•  Why nuclear fusion technology is better for the environment and cost effective
• Hurdles faced by private companies to move past the development phase
• How Commonwealth Fusion Systems is bringing opportunities to the local community
• Progress on the building of Spark, Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ demonstration plant in Devon, MA
• How building partnerships with local schools is key to creating a strong and skilled workforce
• Reasons many laborers aren’t aware of opportunities in advanced tech fields or don’t want to be a part of it
• Why Jeremy made the switch from the defense and aerospace fields to the energy sector with Commonwealth Fusion Systems
• How solving energy problems can help solve some of the world’s conflicts
• Benefits of working in the private sector to effectively make change
• Why government collaboration is important to companies and communities
• Movement building to educate and bring communities on board
•  Current job openings at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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