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Applications open for work experience for women in the North West

Are you a woman interested in exploring a rewarding career in the rail industry? Look no further! This two-week initiative, run by Network Rail and TransPennine Express, offers an incredible opportunity for participants to receive free training and work placements in the North West area. Date: 16-27 June 2025 Time: 10:00-14:00 each day Location: Manchester For: Women aged 18+ who may have had a career break, been on maternity leave, encountered redundancy or are looking for a career change
  • Spend a day with our dynamic social media and communications team.
  • Work at a bustling station and learn more about our customer service roles.
  • Experience a day in the life of a signaller and take a tour around our Rail Operating Centre.
  • Get to learn what it’s like to be a train driver, using our state-of-the-art virtual reality simulator.
  • Spend time with our valuable engineering teams and see what work they do.
  • Enhance your employability skills with sessions on CV writing, interview tips and personal brand.
  • Plus much more!
To apply, please fill out this form.
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Never Mind the Gap work experience programme

June 16 - June 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Are you a woman interested in exploring a rewarding career in the rail industry? Look no further! This two-week initiative, run by Network Rail and TransPennine Express, offers an incredible opportunity for participants to receive free training and work placements in the North West area. Date: 16-27 June 2025 Time: 10:00-14:00 each day Location: Manchester, [...]
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Career stories

Secunda: Project Management apprentice at NSAR

Secunda is a Project Management degree apprentice, with NSAR as part of our scheme as a flexi-job apprenticeship agency. She is employed by NSAR and undertakes placements at various other organisations to gain a variety of experience and skills.
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Sam: Data Analyst at NSAR

Sam joined NSAR in 2021 as a Data Analyst apprentice in the Workforce Planning team. He has recently finished his apprenticeship with First-Class Honours.
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