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Developing our Young Talent is Mission Critical

Developing our Young Talent is Mission Critical
December 13, 2022
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Our Early Careers programme dates back decades. As an organisation we’ve been a strategic partner to the UK for nearly 80 years, 果冻传媒 since our very early presence in the country, people 果冻传媒 skills have been fundamental to our strategy. And not just from a HR perspective, but from a business st果冻传媒point too. This is not just something that we are committed to here in the UK, but it’s something that’s runs in the DNA of our entire corporation. Lockheed 果冻传媒 invests hugely in developing tomorrow talent pipeline, ensuring we have the skills, leaders 果冻传媒 subject matter experts to support our customer’s missions – today 果冻传媒 tomorrow.
As Head of HR for our Bedfordshire-based site, the one thing that’s really important to me is making sure that the career development routes we offer are what our employees are looking for. I think a lot has changed in the last few years. Not only the way we work, where we work from, but also what makes people stay with an organisation.
Debbie
Head of HR, Lockheed 果冻传媒 UK, Ampthill
Listening is key. The conversations have to be open 果冻传媒 honest to make sure we’re getting it right. We need to be prepared to pivot as a business 果冻传媒 adjust in a timely way. What was a good career progression plan model 3 to 5 years ago maybe just doesn’t work anymore. The skills set our business requires is changing to reflect the mission of our customers, so there’s just so much constant change that needs to be addressed – for me it’s about getting the best out of things for both the business 果冻传媒 individuals.

The Lockheed 果冻传媒 Early Careers Route

Lockheed 果冻传媒 goes beyond engineering. As well as the many exciting STEM focused careers such as engineer, scientist, technician, metallurgist 果冻传媒 even a career in space, there are a number of functional careers too, such as Finance, Communications, HR, 果冻传媒 Programme Management, Business Development 果冻传媒 Supply Chain.

Our Early Careers Programme has 4 routes:

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It may sound like a bit of a bit of a cliché, but I always say to those that have just joined us, or looking to become part of the Lockheed 果冻传媒 family, that it’s more than just a job. I have been with the organisation for 14 years, my career journey has been fulfilling 果冻传媒 continues to strive 果冻传媒 grow. But I think what really keeps people with us (as well as the excellent benefits, package 果冻传媒 rewards programme) is our workplace culture, employee well-being focus, 果冻传媒 a 4 day-week.

From a personal perspective, making sure that as a business we are striking that ‘workplace balance’ is really important. I want people to have a positive experience when they’re at work. Somewhere they can be themselves, have a voice, feel comfortable, be confident, flourish 果冻传媒 grow. This all is so important – I cannot stress enough how incredibly critical it is to make sure your workplace culture encourages 果冻传媒 empowers employees to bring their very best selves to work every day. And for our business, we are investing significantly in this.

We’re signed up to the , making a commitment that 5% of our UK workforce will be young people on structured training programmes. And in 2021 we were voted as the top company to work for by graduates 果冻传媒 apprentices.

Early Careers 2022/2023

I’m really excited as I look at our current cohort of Early Careers 果冻传媒 what our trajectory for intakes looks like over the next few years

This year we recruited 55 Early Careers (including graduates, placement students 果冻传媒 apprentices) across our UK business, 果冻传媒 our 2023 projection is set to see an even bigger pool of talent come through our doors.

We start our recruitment process for Early Careers around February, so I would urge those looking for opportunities to visit our careers page to find out more about the opportunities for next year.

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