BAE Systems
BAE Systems provides some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, employing a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, they develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
Years awarded: 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021
Region: Various locations
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Aviation and defence
Creating skill for the future
Themes: Apprenticeships
Topics: Ageing workforce
BAE Systems works in a complex manufacturing environment with scarce STEM skills and ageing workforce challenges. Underpinned by a clear strategy, BAE has used its Apprenticeship initiative not only to protect itself against large scale retirements but also to take the opportunity to grow into new markets for which skills do not currently exist in the marketplace. Apprenticeship standards are augmented by additional layers to create rounded and productive employees who reward the business with hard work and loyalty.
Tackling mental health awareness
Themes: Upskilling
Topics: Mental health and wellbeing
This global defence business established a one-day mental health awareness workshop in order to manage its employees’ duty of care and maximise productivity of the business. The workshop, which is linked to real business challenges, was initially delivered to the leadership team but feedback has been so positive that there is a target to reach 6,000 employees by the end of the year.
Targeting youth unemployment
Theme: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Topics: Work experience, internships, graduate programmes; People with barriers
This large defence organisation had a strategic aim to become more inclusive. It partnered with other UK organisations to tackle youth unemployment through the Movement to Work Initiative which targets people with disabilities, mental health issues and those who are homeless. Since 2014 BAE has recruited 83 programme completers.
Trailblazers for Apprenticeships
Theme: Apprenticeships, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Topics: People with barriers
This global manufacturer is a trailblazer for Apprenticeships – it offers over 20 routes into gaining a qualification. Unemployed young people and school children are just two of the groups with which BAE works, enthusing and educating them about employment opportunities.
News and case studies featuring BAE Systems:
48 recipients celebrate the Princess Royal Training Awards with HRH Princess Anne
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Case study: investing in young people beginning careers in STEM at BAE Systems
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In the press: How learning and development supports mentally healthy workplaces
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Royal recognition for 44 UK organisations delivering outstanding workplace training
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The Princess Royal and City & Guilds Group honour outstanding workplace training in 2019
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A royal seal of approval for businesses that put employee development first
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40 organisations to receive royal recognition at this year’s Princess Royal Training Awards
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