FATIMA MUNSHI, 18, is a first year supply chain apprentice at BAE Systems in Samlesbury working on military aircraft programmes. “My role supports the development of Tempest, the UK’s next-generation fighter aircraft, at our cutting-edge research and development centre – FalconWorks,” explained Fatima. “I began working on Tempest in my first placement. It was such a unique experience being able to work on one of the most exciting technology programmes in the world as soon as I had left school.