Train’d Up, provider of rail and engineering apprenticeships, has announced the appointment of Emma Barrett‑Peel as chief executive officer (CEO).
Emma joins Train’d Up with extensive leadership experience across the UK skills and training sector. She previously served as chief operating officer at Learning Curve Group and has also worked as an Ofsted inspector for the past four years, bringing deep insight into quality, compliance and the future of vocational training in the UK.
Her appointment marks an important step in Train’d Up’s long‑term growth strategy as the organisation continues to expand its engineering and technical training provision while strengthening its established leadership in rail apprenticeships.
Train’d Up is making significant investment in curriculum development, employer partnerships and delivery innovation to ensure its programmes continue to meet the evolving needs of engineering and rail employers across the UK.
“Joining Train’d Up at this stage of its journey is incredibly exciting. The organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality apprenticeships that genuinely make a difference to individuals and employers across the rail and engineering sectors.
“We are investing in apprenticeships that help employers build real capability – from maintenance and reliability through to technician development. Our focus is on delivering quality outcomes, meaningful employer impact, and training that fits around the operational realities of modern engineering businesses.”
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