BAE Systems backs The Skills Show
Defence giant BAE Systems has signed on as headline sponsor of The Skills Show - an event championing the best in young British engineering talent.
The company, which has operations worlwide, said the show signalled an opportunity to excite and inspire tomorrow's engineers.
The Skills Show, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC between 15-17 November, will see the UK's best engineering apprentices compete in practical challenges including aeronautical engineering, mechatronics and CAD.
Employers will also be showcasing manufacturing career opportunities at the show. BAE's display will invite visitors to 'have a go' at building their own aircraft.
Rachael Carr, an apprentice at the firm, said: "Our make-it challenge is a fun element to try and capture a young person's imagination and get them into an engineering and manufacturing mind-set."
More information about The Skills Show, including details about how to register, can be found at www.theskillsshow.com.
