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Space industry grapples with workforce shortage as demand soars

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

With interest growing in commercial spaceflight around the world, companies everywhere — especially in Volusia and Brevard counties — are trying to grow their workforce to meet the new needs of the final frontier.

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However, some employers are running into pitfalls.

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In supporting the Florida Atlantic Workforce Alliance, Stephanie Robinson — business liaison and project coordinator with CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia — has noticed a gap between the number of experienced workers retiring and the young workforce coming in.

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