The training facility has opened to ensure that the Scottish shipbuilding industry has a thriving workforce for generations to come.
The 5,500m2 Applied Shipbuilding Academy is based at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard, and is designed to develop the entire workforce, from "new starters to senior leaders".
Comprising a Modern Trade Hall and a Flexible Learning Hub, the company say the hall offers a "high-quality, hands-on training environment" where learners are fully immersed in realistic ship mock-ups, while the adjacent Hub houses over 30 teaching spaces, a cutting-edge science, technology, engineering and maths innovation lab, an exhibition area and conference space.
Academy and engineering director, BAE Systems’ Naval Ships business, Paul Feely, said: "The Applied Shipbuilding Academy is an extraordinary innovation centre that will enable outstanding learning across our entire workforce and help secure a strong future talent pipeline. READ MORE: Footage shows brazen Glasgow thief stealing expensive bottle of whisky from newly opened cafe
Following similar investments in both Samlesbury and Barrow-in-Furness in the North West of England, the Academy in Glasgow is BAE Systems’ third dedicated training facility for its 45,000-strong workforce across the UK.
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