Over 220 secondary school students from across the region have had the chance to ‘See Inside’ BMW’s engine manufacturing plant at Hams Hall, witnessing manufacturing first hand.
As well as a tour to see how engines are built, students were given the opportunity to meet current apprentices working at the plant to discuss the many exciting training opportunities available.
Finding out more about apprenticeship opportunities at Plant Hams Hall has also been made easier for young people following the launch of a new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BmwCareersUK.
Nick Spencer, plant director at BMW Plant Hams Hall, said: “The training and development of young people is a vital aspect of our role and responsibility as an employer.
“The apprenticeship scheme benefits the business by developing highly-skilled employees that are perfectly matched to our operational needs. Apprenticeships are valued by us for the unique blend of knowledge, skills and practical experience they offer.
“We hope that by giving young people an insight into the interesting and rewarding career opportunities at Plant Hams Hall, many will be encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship here next year.”
Business Minister Michael Fallon said that “The success of the ongoing government and industry ‘See inside Manufacturing’ programme lies in giving teachers, career advisers and young people the opportunity to experience for themselves the challenge and excitement of modern manufacturing processes.
“Companies in the automotive sectors like BMW need a wide range of technical and other skills and can offer extremely rewarding career opportunities in a modern and inspiring working environment in return.”
Apprenticeships at Plant Hams Hall lead to an NVQ level three qualification with many apprentices having the opportunity to progress to foundation degree and for some even to full degree level.
Plant Hams Hall recruited a record number of apprentices during 2012 and there are currently more than 160 apprentices across the company’s UK production plants.
Apprenticeships last between three and four years and opportunities in 2013 will cover a wide range of professions at Plant Hams Hall from manufacturing and maintenance to quality and logistics.
Students See Inside Manufacturing at BMW
3 Dec 2012
As well as a tour to see how engines are built, students were given the opportunity to meet current apprentices working at the plant to discuss the many exciting training opportunities available.
Finding out more about apprenticeship opportunities at Plant Hams Hall has also been made easier for young people following the launch of a new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BmwCareersUK.
Nick Spencer, plant director at BMW Plant Hams Hall, said: “The training and development of young people is a vital aspect of our role and responsibility as an employer.
“The apprenticeship scheme benefits the business by developing highly-skilled employees that are perfectly matched to our operational needs. Apprenticeships are valued by us for the unique blend of knowledge, skills and practical experience they offer.
“We hope that by giving young people an insight into the interesting and rewarding career opportunities at Plant Hams Hall, many will be encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship here next year.”
Business Minister Michael Fallon said that “The success of the ongoing government and industry ‘See inside Manufacturing’ programme lies in giving teachers, career advisers and young people the opportunity to experience for themselves the challenge and excitement of modern manufacturing processes.
“Companies in the automotive sectors like BMW need a wide range of technical and other skills and can offer extremely rewarding career opportunities in a modern and inspiring working environment in return.”
Apprenticeships at Plant Hams Hall lead to an NVQ level three qualification with many apprentices having the opportunity to progress to foundation degree and for some even to full degree level.
Plant Hams Hall recruited a record number of apprentices during 2012 and there are currently more than 160 apprentices across the company’s UK production plants.
Apprenticeships last between three and four years and opportunities in 2013 will cover a wide range of professions at Plant Hams Hall from manufacturing and maintenance to quality and logistics.