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Engineering Apprentice Incentive: Unlock Up to £4,000 in Funding
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: Solving the Rail Skills Shortage
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...
Engineering Apprenticeships: Top 10 Interview Tips to Impress
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...
Engineering Apprenticeship Finished? Next Steps
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...
Standalone Apprenticeship Units Explained: A 2026 Guide for Engineering Employers
The UK skills system is evolving rapidly, with major reforms to the apprenticeship levy, now known as the Growth & Skills Levy. One of the most important developments for employers and training providers in the further education (FE) sector is the introduction...
Level 3 vs Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeships for Employers
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,...
Engineering Apprenticeship Health and Safety Guide
Why Health and Safety Is the Golden Thread in Engineering Apprenticeships In the world of engineering, health and safety in the work place is not just a requirement, it is a responsibility that underpins every task, decision and environment. From workshop floors to...
Apprenticeship Funding Changes 2026: What Rail and Engineering Employers Need to Know
The apprenticeship landscape is changing. With new government reforms, fresh employer incentives and the rollout of more flexible training options through the Growth and Skills Levy, rail and engineering employers need to be ready for what comes next. These changes...
Train’d Up appoints Emma Barrett‑Peel as Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth
Emma Barrett‑Peel, CEO of Train’d Up, said:
“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."
Building Stronger Businesses This National Apprenticeship Week
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...