NOTE initiates secondary education in electronics
NOTE initiates secondary education in electronics
Together with the Torsby upper secondary school, NOTE Torsby is developing a
training programme with a focus on electronics. The unique programme is a
pilot project, which is eventually intended to be offered permanently to
pupils throughout Sweden.
The pilot project involves 24 students and approximately 27 000 hours of training. For the
The project has received EU funding of SEK 1 250 000.
"This is an important step in our endeavour to develop a profitable
manufacturing industry in Sweden" says Erik Stenfors, Group CEO of
NOTE: Training will be required for the phases of the development chain that
we invest in within the country."
"The project is important for NOTE Torsby," says Gerd Levin Nygren, CEO of
NOTE Torsby. "For several years, we have conducted an extensive
technology initiative through our Centre of Excellence. This project contributes
to secure the long-term supply of skills."
"We are of course proud to have this programme located in
Torsby and we believe that through the co-operation school - business we can create
a modern industrial education. I also believe that proximity and
co-operation with a growing industry like NOTE will be positive for
our students and contribute to motivation and perhaps further studies," says
Thomas Stjerndorff, Head of Torsby Municipality.
Further information is provided by:
Erik Stenfors, CEO of NOTE; +46 (0)176-799 01 or +46 (0)709-50 80 70
Gerd Levin-Nygren, CEO of NOTE Torsby, +46 (0)560-68 93 48 or +46 (0)708-11 68 48
Facts about NOTE
NOTE is one of Scandinavia's leading contract manufacturers of electronics
and offers specialist expertise in electronics production throughout
the value chain; from design and development through manufacturing to
aftermarket.
NOTE is established in Sweden, the UK, Poland and Lithuania.
Net sales for 2003 totalled SEK 859 million and
profit before tax to SEK 63 million. The number of employees in
group amounts to approximately 950.NOTE is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange's O-
list.
www.note.se
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