Students at the Rail and Civil Engineering Academy in Newcastle were given a valuable insight into the railway industry as CrossCountry colleagues participated in this year's Industry Week programme.
Industry Week is one of the academy's flagship annual events, providing students with the opportunity to engage directly with rail professionals and gain a greater understanding of the many career pathways available across the sector. For many of the academy's newest students, it is their first opportunity to interact with industry representatives and explore the breadth of roles available on the railway.
Representing CrossCountry this year were Katie Danvers from the Performance team, Jess Lockwood from the Sustainability team, Justin Savage from Commercial and Jack Lewis, Train Manager based in Leeds. Together, they delivered a series of engaging sessions covering the wide variety of careers at CrossCountry.
Students from Level 2 courses through to the Foundation Degree in Railway Engineering attended the sessions, providing an opportunity for learners to hear directly from industry professionals about their experiences, career journeys and the skills needed to succeed in rail.
The academy's Industry Week programme also featured contributions from a range of organisations from across the sector. Earlier in the week, Year 1 students visited Stadler, while representatives from Nexus delivered sessions exploring signalling and rail operations. Activities were also supported by Network Rail, Community Rail, and several technology specialists.
Alex Bray, Stakeholder Manager, said: "Industry Week continues to be a fantastic opportunity to engage with the next generation of railway professionals. It's always encouraging to see how enthusiastic and engaged the students are, and to help them understand the diverse range of careers available across our industry. We're proud to support the academy and play our part in inspiring future talent."
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