Inspiring the next generation

The Prime Minister David Cameron visited Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and met apprentices and graduates who have recently joined the company. During his visit, Mr Cameron announced that there is a £25 million fund to support the creation of additional apprenticeship places which will help businesses provide enhanced opportunities to inspire the next generation of talented engineers. Over one hundred apprentices have joined Jaguar Land Rover's apprentice scheme this year, kick starting their careers in the fields manufacturing, engineering and technology with an initial 36 to 42 month training programme, alongside more than 330 graduates. David Cameron was also provided with the opportunity to view Jaguar and Land Rover products from Land Rover dealer in Dorset, as well as a short drive the Range_e, the plug-in hybrid offering 85mpg and CO2 emissions of 89g/km. Prime Minister David Cameron said: "Jaguar Land Rover is a brilliant example of a business that is investing in skills for the future. It is time to re-industrialise the UK so that means more hi-tech jobs - that's what's happening here at Jaguar Land Rover." Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover, Chief Executive Officer, said: "It's great to see Government continuing to support apprenticeships with this initiative. We are dedicated to the training and development of our employees and our award-winning apprentice scheme has been developing a generation of engineers for many years. We work very closely with schools and academic institutions across the UK to help inspire and create the next generation of engineers and technologists. It is these apprentices - and graduates - who will ultimately help drive and shape the future of our business."