BAE Systems has offered 10 placements for students at Furness College studying a new T-level from September.
The college is offering the new two-year qualification in engineering and manufacturing – equivalent to three A-levels – for 16 to 19-year-olds.
Students complete a 45-day industry placement to prepare them for employment as part of the T-level and BAE Systems in Barrow is supporting the college.
Sue Hannan, assistant principal for curriculum, said the college was delighted to have the backing of BAE Systems for the compulsory placements.
She said: “The T-level attracts the brightest young learners and gives them a new technical-focused route to achieve their career goals. The placement gives them a head start to get the skills they need for the job they want.
“We are really pleased to have BAE Systems on board and we hope that they will see the calibre of these students and the contribution they can make to the sector.”
BAE Systems Submarines head of early careers delivery Phil Athersmith said: “We’re delighted to be offering placements as part of the Furness College T-level programme. This area has a proud history of producing world-class engineers and we are committed to maintaining that tradition.”
