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Inspired by the efforts of our local communities, we actively engage with their initiatives to help make the world a better place. We give back opportunity by striving to stay local with our purchases, volunteering and environmental ambitions.

L3Harris’ Karen Saunders Wins Ally of the Year at LGBTQ+ Defence Awards

Winning the Ally of the Year award is an incredible achievement and a shining example of the dedication shown by the members of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group (ERG).

Focused on the Future

We’re huge advocates for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related skillsets and proactively promote the importance of these subjects within schools, colleges and universities.

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L3Harris in Tewkesbury Welcomes New Early Careers Cohort

The best way to get to know a trail is to talk to someone who already hiked it. That concept helped a cohort of 11 early careers professionals during their L3Harris induction week at the Tewkesbury, U.K. facility in September.

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L3Harris Facilitates Bringing FPGA Engineering Skills to Local UK Schools

The L3Harris critical talent social value pillar at Tewkesbury and Fleet provided the perfect banner under which to deliver the teaching to schools in the local area.

Another Successful Year Supporting STEM Skills at Cheltenham Science Festival

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills play a critical role at L3Harris.

WE EMPOWER AMBITION, NURTURE POTENTIAL AND FOSTER GROWTH

HERE’S HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our accredited Professional Development scheme and Early Careers initiatives support our UK-based L3Harris community of young talent in achieving professional status in their chosen field and realising their full potential. We enable this in various ways:

Apprenticeships

L3Harris continues to actively research recruitment and retention initiatives to encourage apprentices at all levels to join L3Harris in the U.K. and pursue a rewarding career. We also plan to adopt a U.K. wide ‘Early Careers Programme’ and already support apprentices with attaining the qualifications and experience they need to achieve the level of role they aspire to.

Graduate Schemes

L3Harris graduate recruitment adds new skills and fresh thinking to our existing employee base with a particular focus on engineering. Opportunities to gain the right level of competencies continue to be developed across all of our U.K. sites, enabling access to more learning experiences and a widening skill set. Our recruitment teams frequently engage with both local and national universities, strengthening relationships and harnessing opportunities to build a pipeline of future talent.

Industrial Placements

We are actively recruiting Year IN Industry Placement roles across all of our U.K. L3Harris sites. By building on the contents of their current academic studies, placement intakes enable us to easily transfer our knowledge and strengthen their technical skills. This way we’re able to engage with them as future employees, and sponsored student agreements can be even made available for the right candidate.

Support Network

Our nine Enterprise Resource Groups (ERGs) bring together employees from all backgrounds, offering them a platform to network, foster professional development, and give back to local communities. We are establishing U.K. chapters of these groups to enable employees to promote and support the causes they are most passionate about.

Scholarships

Our Pilot Pathways programme was launched in 2018 with the objective of making pilot training more accessible to a wider audience. The first Pilot Pathway was the Female Pilot Scholarship with the aim of encouraging more aspiring female aviators to enroll in pilot training. In August 2021 we launched our £10K Aviation Industry Recovery (AIR) Scholarship, showing L3Harris’ commitment to helping aspiring aviators fulfil their passion of becoming an airline pilot.

Mission-Aligned

We put our customers’ missions at the heart of everything we do. Our close relationships with government and the Armed Forces means we’re dedicated to supporting their people on and off the battlefield.

L3Harris' Lou Speaight at the Women in Defence UK Awards 2024 ceremony

L3Harris’ Lou Speaight is a Finalist at Women in Defence UK Awards 2024

Louise Speaight, Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications at L3Harris, was nominated by her peers for the Women in Defence U.K. Inspirational Award.

Brigadier Adam Fraser-Hitchen ADC DL, Deputy Commander of 3rd UK Division, presents Silver ERS Award to ules Ball (L3H UK CHQ) and Henry Watts (IMS MAR Bristol)

L3Harris in the UK Achieves Silver ERS Award Status

L3Harris recently received Silver Award status under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), a coveted initiative that celebrates the achievements of organisations who pledge, demonstrate or advocate support for defence and the Armed Forces community.

L3Harris Volunteers Take on Colossal Three Peaks Challenge for Charity Combat Stress

L3Harris Tewkesbury and Fleet employees would do anything to support Combat Stress, the UK's leading charity for veterans’ mental health, including climbing a mountain. Or two, or even three.

WE DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE

We proudly support the efforts of our customers, peers and industry partners in making a positive difference to society through our sponsorship of local events, contribution to inspirational causes, and steadfast dedication to delivering on our Armed Forces Covenant Pledge.

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