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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