Tenant Spotlight – BAE Systems Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day
BAE SYSTEMS AT BROUGH OPENS ITS DOORS TO CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES
Seventeen young people from East Yorkshire have today experienced a unique behind-the-scenes look at working life at BAE Systems’ Military Air and Information business.
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, Across the country, more than 300 young people have visited BAE Systems sites as part of the Company’s annual ‘Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day’, a global initiative designed to offer the children of BAE Systems’ employees the opportunity to find out more about their parents’ working lives.
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, At the site in Brough, youngsters were given a look behind-the-scenes at the facilities which produce some of the world’s leading military aircraft.
They visited the structural and dynamic testing facility where Typhoon and F-35 Lightning II airframes are in special rigs which push and pull the aircraft to simulate flight and enable engineers to check for fatigue issues before they occur on operational jets.
A tour of the site also included a visit to the mission systems rigs where software engineers work to create the ‘brains’ of the Hawk, the jet used to train pilots in the RAF, and to the manufacturing facilities where parts for Hawk are built.
The initiative, aimed primarily at 14 to 16 year olds, has taken place for over 10 years at BAE Systems sites across the UK. The day aims to inform those involved about the exciting possibilities of careers in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
Richard Hamer, Education & Skills Director at BAE Systems, said: “Engaging young people at an early age around STEM subjects is vital for the future of our business, and this day provides a fantastic opportunity to show them the important work we do. Ensuring a strong pipeline of future talent is something we’re heavily investing in, and this opportunity at Brough is a brilliant way to help young people understand our business.
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, “We hope that what they will see today will capture their imaginations, and encourage them to think about their own futures careers – and even consider following in the footsteps of their parents.”
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, BAE Systems invests around 80m each year in liaison with schools and employee development. It runs a number of initiatives each year to highlight the importance of STEM subjects to young people. Amongst others, this includes the Company’s annual Schools Roadshow in association with the Royal Air Force – which in 2015 will visit over 350 schools and STEM events in the UK, engaging over 35,000 young people in total with an inspiring, interactive STEM presentation.
Posted by HEP Communications | 07 May 2015
