Welcome to JCB World Headquarters Paul Pritchard Head of JCB 14 – 19 Academy Project

1. Welcome to JCB World Headquarters Paul Pritchard Head of JCB 14 – 19 Academy Project

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3. 350mph World Land Speed Record for Diesel Powered vehicles Set at Bonnieville Salt Flats Utah on 22nd August 2006

4. Key Information • Employees 9,000 Worldwide (excluding dealers) • Production 2003 = 30,000 machines 2004 = 38,000 machines 2005 = 45,000 machines 2006 = 55,000 machines 2007 expected 70,000+ machines • £1.80 Billion Sales in 2006

5. JCB Manufacturing Centres JCB Vibromax Germany JCB’s new Factory in Shanghai JCB India Ltd, New Delhi JCB INC. Savannah JCB India Ltd, Pune (Two factories) JCB do Brazil, Sao Paulo

6. An Imperative for JCB • For us to sustain our story of success, and achieve our future strategy we have to continue to develop and recruit the best employees. Mediocrity is no longer an option! • We have to, and do, work in partnership with those who are educating our young people.

7. Currently we are working with 40+ local Schools to generate enthusiasm for Engineering (this will increase in 2007/8)

8. JCB’s current Sponsored Trainees • 52 - Sponsored Undergraduates at • Loughborough • Sheffield • Edinburgh • Harper Adams • Warwick • 30 – Advanced Apprentices • Studying underpinning skills at • Burton College • Leek College • 25 – Foundation degree students • – studying in company

9. THE FUTURE!!

10. JCB’s Long term Investment • JCB are committed to sponsoring a £22M, • 14 – 19 ACADEMY at its World Headquarters

11. THE JCB ACADEMY WILL:- • Cater for 540 Students full time students • Specialise in Engineering, Manufacturing and International Business (with appropriate Diplomas) • Operate hours and holidays - similar to those of JCB • Recruit and train some teachers from Business and leading edge Engineering centres • Prepare the students for the ‘world of work’ • Plan to be a fully environmentally sustainable

12. THE CHAIRMAN’S VIEW “I am passionate about the importance of manufacturing to Britain and the JCB Academy shows we are prepared to invest in creating the next generation of young engineers” Sir Anthony Bamford Chairman JCB Group

13. The Factors we will consider • In addition to providing excellent academic and practical education… …..we will look to develop:- • Positive Attitudes • Emotional Intelligence • Intellectual Horsepower • Appropriate Competencies

14. A Positive Attitude “RECRUIT FOR ATTITUDE – TRAIN FOR SKILL”

15. The Engineering Diploma

16. We believe ‘the Diplomas’ will:- • Provide businesses with more young people who have an understanding and enthusiasm for Engineering, at all levels • Will provide the Practical skills combined with the Theory which JCB are looking for • Will provide young people with a better preparation for the “World of Work”

17. JCB’s view • “We believe the new Diplomas will provide an excellent route for young people, whatever their academic aspirations, to achieve qualifications that will prepare them for their future careers. As well as providing the knowledge and skills that business and industry require, they will also address the additional characteristics relating to employability, so essential to an individuals future success.”