Work Experience
| Description |
06 – 10 July 2026 AE Systems Digital Intelligence are pleased to offer Work Experience on site at Great Baddow. This programme is for students in Year 12 and Year 13. Join the BAE Systems Digital Intelligence team for a one week work experience placement, and earn a Silver Industrial Cadet Award. Our work experience placement will take place at our Great Baddow site. Students will spend time with us learning about BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, its career opportunities including our apprentice and graduate programmes, and will take part in a variety of interactive engineering, cyber and digital activities. On this one week programme, students will develop their skills and experience through live face to face, and virtual sessions and activities devised and delivered by our graduates, apprentices and experienced colleagues. Students will learn about the wide range of career pathways open to students when they leave school, will will work on a team or individual project, and spend time with our team who will help them explore their strengths, as well as school leaver opportunities. Applications to close approximately 8 weeks before the programme begins. However, they may close earlier if high volumes of applications are received – we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out. |
| Qualification requirements |
This programme is for those 16 – 18 and in Year 12 or 13 |
| Start date: | 06 July 2026 |
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