The Business Magazine - Tue, 23 Jun 2020
Alan Lindstrom
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Today The Business Magazine reports on, among others:
- BAE Systems to recruit 800 apprentices
- Manufacturer in Fareham to produce hand sanitiser
BAE Systems recruit a record number of apprentices despite COVID-19
Apprentices at BAE Systems train in a number of disciplines including engineering, manufacturing, project management, finance, business administration and IT – representing a diverse and rigorous training programme.
Charles Woodburn, chief executive, BAE Systems, said: “Getting people back to work and creating new jobs, especially for younger people, is a national priority and we’re pleased to play our part in supporting the UK’s economic recovery."
The successful applicants will begin their careers on one of more than 25 apprenticeship training programmes in our Air, Maritime and Electronic Systems divisions, with the majority joining from September to January. Read more...
Hampshire contact lens manufacturer produces bottles of hand sanitiser to support its own requirements
CooperVision manufactures and packages a range of brands across its production facilities in Hampshire, including Biofinity? and MyDay? contact lenses.
With employee safety the priority, the manufacturing team came up with the idea to produce bottles of hand sanitiser – thereby being self-sufficient and freeing up stocks for use elsewhere. Read more...
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