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