TransPennine Categorical (TPE) and Community Rail have spent two weeks exhibiting a gaggle of girls who’ve had a profession break how working in rail could possibly be a very good match for them.
By way of a partnership with Girls in Rail, ‘By no means Thoughts the Hole’ gives coaching and work placements for girls who wish to ‘change monitor’ after a interval away from the office.
Attributable to maternity, girls take extra profession breaks than males do, and this is without doubt one of the primary drivers of the persistent gender pay hole. The scheme is designed to assist girls when they’re selecting their subsequent step – or simply wish to strive one thing new.
Over a two-week stint TPE and Community Rail, supplied free coaching to indicate a small group of girls how rewarding working in rail might be.
Highlights included utilizing a digital actuality simulator at TPE’s depot in Ardwick, to expertise what it’s wish to be a prepare driver, touring Manchester Piccadilly with Community Rail to search out out what it’s wish to work there.
Members have been additionally given the possibility to see behind the scenes of onboard catering and chat to income safety officers. The group as took half in workshops on interview abilities and CV writing.
Nicola Buckley, Individuals Director at TransPennine Categorical, mentioned: “Girls at the moment make up 24 per cent of our workforce, and we’re dedicated to rising that quantity by persevering with to empower and encourage extra girls to hitch the rail trade.
“There are unimaginable profession paths out there in rail, and we’re proud to focus on a few of these via our ‘By no means Thoughts the Hole’ initiative. It’s a incredible alternative for girls returning to work after a profession break or these seeking to discover a brand new course. Larger illustration of girls in these roles is crucial—it helps guarantee our workforce higher displays the various communities we serve.”
Everybody who took half obtained a certificates which might be added to their CV.
