Defence contractors pledge 40,000 apprenticeships and jobs for young people

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 04:14 · Archive

UK defence contractors have pledged to create 40,000 apprenticeships and jobs for young people annually.

Defence firms including BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Airbus have agreed to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, work experience placements and jobs for people aged 18 to 24 by the end of the decade, with the target rising to 50,000 by 2035. The government says the initiative demonstrates that increased defence spending will create employment in the UK.

How it is being reported

• Tens of thousands of young Britons offered job opportunities in defence industry under new dealGB News · 24 Sept, 03:57
• UK defence contractors to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, placements and jobsThe Guardian · 23 Sept, 22:00

In this story: Wes Streeting · BAE Systems · Lockheed Martin · Airbus · Ministry of Defence · UK

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