May 21, 2019

High Flying Apprentices Meet with Politicians in the House of Commons

High Flying Apprentices Meet with Politicians in the House of Commons

Last week, ADS hosted its annual apprenticeship reception in the House of Commons. Kindly sponsored by Collins Aerospace, the reception provides the […]

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April 30, 2019

Celebrating 50 Years of the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent

Celebrating 50 Years of the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). Since April 1969, there has always been a Royal […]

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March 8, 2019

Women in the spotlight: Jess Poole, Rolls-Royce #IWD

Women in the spotlight: Jess Poole, Rolls-Royce #IWD

Our first profile of the day for International Women’s Day is Jess Poole, an Engineering Graduate Trainee from Rolls-Royce. Just last week, […]

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March 7, 2019

Reaction Engines: Powering ahead with cutting-edge apprenticeships #NAW

Reaction Engines: Powering ahead with cutting-edge apprenticeships #NAW

As the end of National Apprenticeship Week approaches, we take another look at the Space sector and the role it plays in […]

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March 6, 2019

At the heart of innovation: Meet BAE System’s Billie Sequeira #NAW

At the heart of innovation: Meet BAE System’s Billie Sequeira #NAW

Apprentices play an important role in the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, and that’s why our sectors are proud to […]

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Role model for industry and community: Meet BAE System’s Ahmed Munshi #NAW

Role model for industry and community: Meet BAE System’s Ahmed Munshi #NAW

The UK’s defence industry is vitally important to our current and future security. In January, Charles Woodburn, the CEO of BAE Systems […]

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Thales go big in Belfast for apprenticeships #NAW

Thales go big in Belfast for apprenticeships #NAW

Each of our four industries has made a substantial contribution to UK prosperity, pioneered ground-breaking technologies and created high-value jobs for thousands […]

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March 5, 2019

BAE Systems Showcase High-Tech Defence Apprentices #NAW

BAE Systems Showcase High-Tech Defence Apprentices #NAW

The UK’s vibrant Defence sector plays a vital role in safeguarding our national security and contributing to the UK’s economic prosperity. The […]

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Meet the Apprentice: Tom from Reaction Engines #NAW

Meet the Apprentice: Tom from Reaction Engines #NAW

Following on from blogs yesterday for National Apprenticeship Week, our next apprentice is Tom from Reaction Engines. Reaction Engines is a UK-based […]

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March 4, 2019

From Small Boats to Aircraft Carriers, Meet BAE System’s Daisy Leslie #NAW

From Small Boats to Aircraft Carriers, Meet BAE System’s Daisy Leslie #NAW

The UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries are at the forefront of providing high quality training and development. Companies in these […]

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National Apprenticeship Week 2019

National Apprenticeship Week 2019

4-8 March 2019 is National Apprenticeship Week which celebrates the impact of apprentices on individuals, employers and the economy. The UK’s Aerospace, […]

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Reaction Engines Highlight Rocket Start to National Apprenticeship Week #NAW

Reaction Engines Highlight Rocket Start to National Apprenticeship Week #NAW

This week, 4 – 8 March is National Apprenticeship Week, with thousands of people around the UK celebrating apprenticeships and the exciting […]

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February 25, 2019

Boyden: Furthering Female Leadership #DisruptTheNorm

Boyden: Furthering Female Leadership #DisruptTheNorm

Recently ADS Member Boyden published a report entitled “Furthering Female Leadership”, looking to accelerate diversity in leadership. Boyden is a leadership consulting […]

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February 11, 2019

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

Today, 8 February, marks the fourth International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to recognise the critical role women and girls […]

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Women In Engineering

Women In Engineering

The number of female engineers is increasing year on year but females still only currently account for 11 per cent of the […]

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