

Today,Ā RedwireĀ andĀ Zed Factor FellowshipĀ announcedĀ thatĀ RedwireĀ will be partnering with theĀ fellowshipĀ as a host companyĀ to supportĀ theĀ inaugural 2021Ā Zed Factor Fellowship classĀ with exciting internships this year.Ā The fellowshipĀ seeks to empower and engage learners and aspiring aerospace professionals from underrepresented backgrounds through hands-on, practical experiences working and contributing to leading companiesĀ inĀ the aerospaceĀ industry.Ā
ThisĀ newĀ partnershipĀ will expand onĀ RedwireāsĀ existingĀ commitment toĀ investingĀ inĀ the next generation aerospace industry workforce.Ā RedwireĀ alreadyĀ partnersĀ withĀ organizations likeĀ Brooke Owens FellowshipĀ andĀ MatthewĀ IsakowtizĀ FellowshipĀ ProgramĀ through the companyās internship program.Ā Through its support of Zed Factor Fellowship,Ā RedwireĀ will be ableĀ toĀ reach moreĀ young professionalsĀ from different backgrounds.Ā
Webinar: Celebrating African American Leadership In Space
In celebration of African American History Month, Redwire and Zed Factor Fellowship will host an engaging conversation featuring a panel of distinguished Black aerospace professionals that will share their experiences and discuss the importance of diversity, allyship and key issues within the industry. The live webinar will take place on February 25, 2021 at 3 p.m. EST. Additional information will be available at https://zedfactorfellowship.org/.
The Zed Factor Fellowship Program
Established in 2020, the Zed Factor Fellowship aims to elevate the diversity and impact of the aerospace community. Through internships for top qualified applicants, Zed Factor empowers learners who struggle to find role models that they can emulate.āÆThe program consists of five key attributes: mentorship from an aerospace professional, an internship at an aerospace company, professional development programs, self-designed service projects, and a continuing network to connect students throughout their educational and professional journeys.
Redwire is proud to partner with Zed Factor Fellowship to empower and equip the next generation of aerospace professionals.