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How the military is implementing cyber security training

Homeland January 14, 2020

Defence Online’s Ciara Houghton takes a look at how the military is integrating cyber security training as it takes on a growing importance in defence. Technological advancements in recent years, alongside an increase in sophisticated attacks, have shown the need for cybersecurity training. Many military organisations are exploring the most efficient ...

US Air Force programme set up to encourage STEM careers

Homeland July 23, 2019

The US Air Force has begun a programme to encourage young people to enter STEM careers from the Hill Air Force Base. The LEGACY scheme (Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth) aims to build interest in STEM careers among young learners through summer camps and apprenticeships. The internship and camps ...

Dstl launches 2018 Apprenticeship Scheme

Homeland February 13, 2018

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched its 2018 apprenticeship recruitment campaign with cyber security, electrical engineering and project management among a range of roles available. Following on from the success of 2017, Dstl – event partners at DPRTE 2018 – has continued to expand its apprenticeship scheme, this year ...

Movement to Work: Helping bridge the gap between unemployment and training

December 6, 2017

The wider defence industry makes an invaluable contribution to the UK’s national security and economic prosperity. According to figures from leading trade body ADS, the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors support 900,000 jobs across the country. In 2016, the turnover for these sectors was a combined £72 billion ...