TransPennine Express (TPE) is one of the companies who took part in National Apprenticeship Week, which this year ran from the 7th to 13th February.

Through registering their interest in the scheme, young people wishing to pursue a career in the rail industry can earn while they learn.

TPE currently has 14 apprentices on a two-year apprenticeship, who are all benefiting from learning the skills and knowledge needed to follow a career in the rail sector, while earning a wage at the same time.

During their training, the apprentices will experience work in several areas within the company, including in Major Projects, Service Planning, Customer Experience, and Human Resources.

As part of their training, each apprentice will also work towards gaining a professional qualification, as well as a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Young people are able to register their interest in a TPE apprenticeship via the Early Careers Apprenticeships Talent Registration Page on the FirstGroup website at https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/talent/apprentices/.

When vacancies become available, TPE will alert those that have registered and signpost them to the live vacancies through external promotions on social media campaigns.

Nicola Buckley, HR Director at TransPennine Express, said: “We’re so proud of our apprentices and the work they have been doing. The apprenticeship programme at TPE sees inspiring young people supporting us and gaining work experience across every area of the business, not to mention adding to their personal growth through the achievement of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

“We’re committed to connecting and reflecting the diverse communities we serve across the north of England and Scotland. Our values are central to this, especially being ‘supportive of each other’ and as an inclusive employer we value individuals’ contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief.”

Further information about TPE’s apprentice scheme can be obtained at http://www.firstgroupcareers.com/talentpool/interested-in-our-2022-transpennine-express-apprenticeship-opportunities/36/description