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schools, academies, and universities,
including Durham School, St Michaels
Primary School (years 3,4,5,6), and
Newcastle University. The company
has also taken on a large number of
placement students from numerous
universities across the UK, including
the University of Nottingham,
University of Leeds, University of
Strathclyde, University of Oxford,
University College London, Teeside University and others;
several of these placements have resulted in permanent
employment for the students.
CPI is part of the Science Industry Apprenticeship Consortium
(NE) (SIAC), which focuses on developing the right
apprenticeship standards for the industry and collaborating
with other local companies to plan and deliver apprenticeship
programmes. CPI’s apprenticeships have significantly increased
over the last two years with sixteen new roles created to date.
The company has invested heavily into the process, procedures
and training plans for apprentices. Recently one of CPI’s
apprentices, Jodie Clemmit, was awarded with the Outstanding
Achievement Award from the Sembcorp Skills Development
Programme (SSDP). This award recognises and celebrates
exceptional apprentices that have excelled in the life
CPI today announced that it has been
involved in a vast number of STEM
(science technology, engineering and
mathematics) activities, inspiring science
across the UK. The company’s STEM
activities include presenting career talks,
providing work experience and work
placements, supporting apprenticeship
programmes as well as carrying out
tours around CPI’s world-leading facilities
in the North East. With innovation centres spanning across
a range of disciplines including biologics, formulations,
printable electronics, graphene, and industrial biotechnology
and biorefining, CPI is well positioned to offer different STEM
pathways, ultimately helping to inspire the next generation of
budding scientists and engineers.
STEM subjects are considered to be an accelerating force for
future economic growth across the UK, therefore encouraging
students to participate in STEM subjects is of key interest.
In order to increase the number of students participating in
STEM subjects, students need to understand the range of
STEM career opportunities, the positive impacts they can have
on society, and how STEM applies to real world challenges.
CPI recognises this need and has presented career talks and
offered career advice to students of all ages at a number of local
CPI invests in STEM activities to inspire the UK’s next
generation of scientists and engineers.
to a strong and sustained partnership with our customers
in the United States and around the world,” said Paul
Lemmo, vice president of Fire Control/Special Operations
Forces Contractor Logistics Support Services at Lockheed Martin
Missiles and Fire Control. “This contract enables us to respond
rapidly to their emerging defense needs, including requirements
for new M-TADS/PNVS systems and upgrades.”
Under an order for the U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin is providing
upgrade kits for the M-TADS/PNVS Modernized Day Sensor
Assembly (M-DSA) and Modernized Laser Range Finder
Designator. For the U.K. Ministry of Defence, it is delivering
M-DSA upgrade kits for M-TADS/PNVS refurbishment as part
of a remanufacture effort to upgrade D-model Apaches to E
models. For the Saudi Ministry of National Guard, it is providing
M-TADS/PNVS systems for new E-model Apaches.
M-TADS/PNVS, known as the “eyes of the Apache,” provides pilots
with long-range, precision engagement and pilotage capabilities
for safe flight during day, night and adverse weather missions.
M-DSA increases M-TADS/PNVS designation and ranging
capabilities to fully accommodate current weapons and those
planned for the future. The upgraded sensor enables Apache
pilots to see high-resolution, high-definition, near-infrared and
color imagery on cockpit displays. M-DSA also provides a new
laser pointer marker that improves coordination with ground
troops, and an updated multi-mode laser with eye-safe range
designation that supports flight in urban environments and
critical training exercises.
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