It is part of Anglo American’s Woodsmith Project
Six budding cyber security apprentices have been welcomed to Anglo American’s Woodsmith Project as part of the mining company’s pledge to recruit 50 apprentices.
Working from Anglo American’s base in Scarborough, the six successful candidates will be tutored in using the latest cyber security tools and techniques to protect the highly sophisticated digital systems that run the company’s cutting-edge mining operations around the world.
The apprentices, who all live locally to the Woodsmith Project and range from 17-26 years-old, had to come through a thorough and competitive selection process to land their places on the programme.
They will also be mentored by experienced cyber professionals from across Anglo American’s global team to aid their development throughout their two-year course.
Apprenticeship Delivery Specialist, Emily Fraser, said: “We’re delighted to welcome our new recruits to the programme. They all have a wonderful opportunity in front of them to build a career…