BAE Systems will recruit 2,400 new employees in the next year. Its investment in education and skills since 2020 is expected to be PS1 billion.
The UK’s biggest defence company plans to hire new apprentices, graduates and undergraduates. This will create 6,500 additional trainees that will represent 15% its total UK workforce.
It is expected to spend approximately PS230 million by 2025. Since the outbreak, funding has increased each year.
The business expects to hire 1,300 new apprentices in 2019. Most of the positions will be located in the North of England with some scattered across Scotland, Wales, and the South of England.
BAE Systems expects to hire 1,100 graduates and undergraduates.
The investment will be used to fund education outreach and boost industrial skills in the UK.
In addition to the two existing academies located in Cumbria, and Lancashire, the company also opened an academy for skills in Glasgow. It partners with colleges, universities, and social mobility champions such as Movement to Work.
Charles Woodburn said, “As UK’s largest defense company, we depend on the skills and ingenuity that those who deliver our programs possess. That’s why it’s crucial we continue investing in our people.” There are thousands of positions available across the UK and exciting high-tech programmes. It’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with BAE Systems.
John Healey (Defence Secretary) described BAE Systems, as a “leading light in the UK defense industry”, which plays an important role in equipping the armed forces on the front lines.
“Defence offers exciting career opportunities and this investment is an expression of confidence in UK as a leading country for employment that creates highly-skilled jobs throughout the UK.” National security is the basis for stability and growth in a country. Our Defence Industrial Strategy ensures that our defence sector will be an engine of jobs and growth. Strengthening our security and economy.”
BAE Systems has also stated its commitment to “creating an inclusive and diverse workplace” to “maximise their talent pool”. This, according to BAE Systems, is crucial in developing future skills and talents.
One in three of this year’s graduates are from a minority ethnic background, while 30% of new apprentices in the UK engineering industry are women.
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