Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team joins forces with Global Partner JCB to organise an early careers talent swap to encourage the exchange of knowledge and accelerate learning.
With a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration and high-performance engineering, Aston Martin Aramco and JCB are driving engineering excellence through an early careers talent swap.
A group of apprentices and engineers from the two iconic British brands immersed themselves in each other's worlds for a 'day in the life' of their counterparts.
Taking place across two days, the experience kicked off at AMR Technology Campus, with talented employees from JCB joining us on 15 July for a day of insight into our operations and the world of Formula One. The following day, it was the turn of Aston Martin Aramco apprentices and engineers to venture into new territory, heading to JCB's impressive World Headquarters in Staffordshire.
Both days began with welcome sessions and overviews of the respective organisations, followed by guided tours of each facility, allowing a behind-the-scenes peak into operations.
The afternoons were packed full of opportunities to learn, including engaging workshops, thought-provoking presentations, and deep dives into specialisations such as electrical engineering.
By stepping into the shoes of their counterparts, the apprentices were able to gain fresh perspectives and broaden their skillsets by being exposed to the daily tasks and requirements of an alternative industry within the same area of expertise.
"The reactiveness and the speed with which they have to deal with different problems is very similar to what we have to deal with in Formula One," said Will Beeston, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Junior Design Engineer – Engine Systems.
"It's been really informative and it's great to see a different engineering discipline and how they function and operate."
Not only was it a chance to learn and develop, but the experience also encouraged networking and relationship-building through knowledge sharing.
"We've been able to see all the amazing research facilities and speak to some early careers apprentices who are on similar schemes to us. I've never been able to have an insight into this sort of detail before, and it's really interesting," said Erin Murphy, JCB Engineering Degree Apprentice, Innovation Team.
Our early careers talent swap with our partner JCB is another example of Aston Martin Aramco's commitment to providing access to STEM education, inspiring future talent, and accelerating the professional and personal development of our people.
Watch the video below to learn more about the initiative and what the apprentices and engineers got up to.
Apprentices trade places in early careers talent swap
Hear from the apprentices and engineers who took part in the talent swap between Aston Martin Aramco and our Global Partner JCB.
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