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Engineering Apprentice Incentives: How Employers Can Claim £3,000 Government Funding Recruiting skilled engineering talent has always been a challenge. Now, employers have a new opportunity to reduce recruitment costs while investing in the next generation of...

Rail Engineering Apprenticeships: The Smart Solution to the Industry Skills Shortage Stop Competing for the Same Rail Engineers The rail industry is facing a growing challenge. Employers across the UK are competing for the same pool of experienced engineers. As...

Engineering Apprentice Incentive: How Employers Can Unlock Up to £4,000 in Funding Hiring an apprentice is one of the most effective ways to build future engineering talent. Now, it can also reduce your recruitment costs. The government has introduced a range of...

Rail Engineering Apprenticeships: The Answer to the Rail Skills Shortage The rail industry faces a growing challenge. Demand for skilled engineers continues to rise. At the same time, many experienced workers are approaching retirement. New infrastructure projects...

Top 10 Interview Tips to Help You Get Hired for Engineering Apprenticeships Landing an interview is a big achievement. Competition for engineering apprenticeships can be high. Employers often receive many applications for every vacancy. The good news is that...

Finished Your Engineering Apprenticeship? Explore Career Paths and Remote Opportunities Completing an engineering apprenticeship is a major achievement. It marks the start of your professional career, not the end of your learning journey. So what comes next? There...

Level 3 vs Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeships: A Guide for Employers Hiring the right talent is one of the biggest challenges facing engineering businesses today. Whether you're looking to build a future talent pipeline or upskill your existing workforce,...

This National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February 2026) we are proud to celebrate the businesses that have invested in apprenticeships and the future of their workforce – and of course, the apprentices themselves! This week, particularly as your digital channels are...

The UK engineering sector underpins national infrastructure, productivity and economic growth. From rail and transportation to manufacturing, construction, utilities, and advanced engineering, the demand for skilled engineers continues to rise. Yet the sector is...

As a national provider of remote workforce training and online apprenticeships, that deliver results, we work closely with learners and employers to understand their needs. And we regularly see the value that employers can deliver to learners and also the benefits...

The benefits of a skilled workforce reach beyond closing the skills gap Do you know your workforce? The first challenge for businesses is addressing what skills are required and/or missing from their organisation to meet their goals. As 42 per cent of HR managers...

We are delighted to announce that following a recent matrix audit, Train’d Up has been officially accredited to the matrix Quality Standard for our advice and guidance services for the next three years. The matrix Standard, delivered by The Growth Company on behalf...

Industry is undergoing seismic changes, with workplaces and sector priorities evolving at a rapid rate. Many businesses are striving to implement more sustainable practices, minimise their environmental impact and carbon footprints, while Industry 4.0 is changing...

In the ever-evolving world of engineering, the benefits of hiring an apprentice are numerous - especially in an increasingly competitive market where retaining and recruiting skilled employees is proving to be a challenge.

We recently received some wonderful feedback on our training solutions from Elizabeth, an Apprentice Lock Gate Technician at Canal & River Trust. Read her full testimonial!

Are you looking to kickstart a career in engineering? We’re thrilled to announce that we have more than 100 new engineering apprenticeship opportunities available throughout the UK!

This blog explores practical strategies to help your business unlock the full value of the Apprenticeship Levy.

Train’d Up is thrilled to be sponsoring the Customer Service Team or Person award at the Rail Staff Awards 2025.

We are delighted to share that Train’d Up has successfully completed a Management Buy-Out (MBO), with the support of Chiltern Capital.

Hybrid apprenticeships offer a more flexible solution, combining on-the-job training with tutor-led online sessions to ensure apprentices gain practical experience from day one while receiving structured learning.

We are delighted to announce that in a ranking of large-scale apprenticeship providers throughout the nation, Train’d Up has achieved second place. Ranked by Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) data for 2023/24, by Lockhart Hawkins an apprenticeship consultancy,...

With our exceptional hybrid training solutions, Train’d Up is committed to ensuring that your employees have an up to date and comprehensive understanding of your industry.

For National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Train'd Up is celebrating by offering expert-led information sessions to employers and apprentices, providing them with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in their industries.

As technology continues to shape every industry, businesses need a skilled workforce to navigate the complexities of IT and data. Our free IT and Data Information Session is designed specifically for employers like you, offering insights into how apprenticeships...