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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...
Engineering Sector Workforce Challenges – And How Apprenticeships Can Secure the Future
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...
The far-reaching benefits of investing in apprenticeships
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...
Addressing workforce agility through upskilling
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...