For women in academic Year 11 and 13
We understand that some young women feel uncertain about the potential transition from education into STEM industry training and employment.
Our NEW Headway Programme gives identifying females in academic years 11 and 13 the opportunity to:
learn about BAE Systems
meet and shadow our female staff
explore engineering and business services apprenticeship programmes, starting September 2025
Taking place over four days in January and February 2025, students will be matched with a BAE Systems mentor and visit Portsmouth Naval Base. There will also be opportunities to meet current BAE Systems apprentices, who will provide insights into their role and share their experience.
We’ll offer some guidance on how to apply for our apprenticeship programmes, starting in September 2025.
Programme dates and times are:
Wednesday 15 January, 5pm – 6pm, Virtual via WebEx (joining instructions and links will be provided)
Tuesday 21 January, 4pm – 6pm, Portsmouth Naval Base
Monday 3 February, 4pm – 6pm, Portsmouth Naval Base
Tuesday 18 February (half term), 9am – 3pm, Portsmouth Naval Base
Places are limited, so you must commit to attending all dates/times listed above. Access to Portsmouth Naval Base is subject to MOD security checks and permissions. You will need valid photo ID (e.g. passport or provisional driver’s license) to gain access to Portsmouth Naval Base.
To register, please email: maritimeeducation@baesystems.com with the following information:
Student full name
Student date of birth
Student nationality (please include details of any dual citizenship)
Parent/guardian name, mobile number and email address
Current school or college
Current academic year of study (i.e. Year 11 or 13)
Current area(s) of interest (e.g. engineering or business services – see opportunities for school and college leavers listed below)
100 - 150 words on why you’d like to take part in the programme and how you feel it would benefit you.
Closing date for applications: 4pm, Friday 20 December 2025
Please see more information in the document attached.
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