Local MP Alan Mak met apprentices from Havant-based defence and aerospace company Lockheed Martin ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February).
He spoke to them during an annual Parliamentary event to celebrate the vital contributions of apprenticeships to the UK economy and securing our future workforce.
The reception was organised by ADS, the trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space industries.
Apprentices present included a group from Lockheed Martin, whose UK Rotary and Mission Systems division HQ is at Langstone Park in Havant.
Staff there play a central role in delivering and maintaining customers' defence capability at home and abroad.
Mr Mak said: “It was a pleasure to meet apprentices from the Havant Constituency. Apprenticeships are a fantastic pathway into high-paid, high-skilled careers and it was great to hear this first-hand.
He added: “Apprenticeships deliver a brighter future for young people across our area and for the country by ensuring our workforce have the skills they need."
This year Mr Mak will be holding his 10th annual Jobs, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair on Friday 19 September at Bedhampton Community Centre.
He explained: "Every year I bring together employers and organisations able to offer work and training opportunities with local people who are seeking employment, a change of career or career advice.
"Admission is free, you can drop in at any point during the Fair and stay for as long or as little as you want.
"I am especially keen to encourage our local young people and those starting out in the world of work to attend the Fair, as this is a good opportunity to engage with many employers who can offer job and apprenticeship opportunities locally."
