As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]
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Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent
As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]
Amey announces major engineering recruitment drive to support growth in transport, energy and nuclear
Amey has announced plans to recruit approximately 600 professionals over the next 18 months, as part of a targeted investment in the skills and capabilities required to support future growth across priority infrastructure markets. The recruitment drive will strengthen the Consulting business’ engineering capability and support its expanding portfolio of work, as clients look for […]
Siemens’ Goole Rail Village inspires the next generation of engineers
Team members at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have continued to spark interest among local schoolchildren in careers in engineering. Partnering with national charity Primary Engineer, Siemens Mobility has delivered an engaging programme in primary schools across Goole and the surrounding area, inspiring the next generation of train designers and engineers. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO […]
Siemens’ Goole Rail Village inspires the next generation of engineers
Team members at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have continued to spark interest among local schoolchildren in careers in engineering. Partnering with national charity Primary Engineer, Siemens Mobility has delivered an engaging programme in primary schools across Goole and the surrounding area, inspiring the next generation of train designers and engineers. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO […]
Amey brings students together for national STEM finale to inspire future female engineers
Amey marked International Women in Engineering Day by bringing together students from across the UK for the final of its We Solve It STEM initiative, aimed at inspiring girls and young women to consider careers in engineering. The national finale, took place in Birmingham on 23 June, uniting the winners of a series of regional […]
West Midlands railwayman celebrates 50 years of service
A Black Country man who has helped keep millions of people on the move during a 50-year career has celebrated a milestone anniversary at Birmingham New Street. Harjinder ‘Paul’ Dhami, from Tipton, has worked in public-facing and safety-critical jobs on the railway since he started in June 1976. On 15 June he was presented with […]
Rail contractor hosts careers event for young people in West of Scotland
National rail contractor, QTS Group, hosted its annual ‘The Future of Rail’ event at its headquarters in South Lanarkshire last week. The event, which took place on 20 and 21 May, welcomed several of QTS Group’s partners, including Network Rail, to promote the rail industry’s ability to offer flourishing careers for young people. Now in its […]
Land Sheriffs helps students prepare for life after school
Specialist security providers, Land Sheriffs, are supporting Passmores Academy in Harlow, Essex, with CV development and careers guidance to help bridge the gap between education and employment. As part of a ‘Mock Interview Day’ for Year 11 students, Land Sheriffs Managing Director, James Coyle, and HR Advisor Karen Gladish, interviewed ten Year 11 students at […]
New academy trains champions in sustainability at Britain’s biggest rail firm
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is marking Earth Day today (22 April) by establishing a Sustainability Academy for employees. The candidates will champion the principles of an important new sustainability strategy, helping embed it across the train operating company that runs Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Led by Head of Environment and Sustainability Jason […]