As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week ten apprentice train drivers and 15 apprentice train conductors have graduated with Northern.
The 25 former apprentices graduated from their programmes based at Leeds station and will join hundreds of colleagues across the North of England.
The apprenticeship graduates will be entering the rail industry in various roles covering customer service, engineering, operations and planning.
Northern commented on the importance of apprenticeship schemes like this in bringing new talent to the rail industry.
Tricia Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Northern said: “Our apprenticeship scheme really is one of the best ways to kick-start your career in the rail industry.
“We offer a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages and experiences.
“Whether they’re straight out of full-time education or mid-career and want to try something completely new.
“Northern is a great place to work and we want to represent every one of the different communities we serve.
“Our apprenticeships play a vital part in helping us realise that goal.”
Apprentice recruitment at Northern is ongoing throughout the year with more than 30 vacancies currently up for grabs.
On top of their on-the-job training apprentices at Northern attend college two days a month.
Apprentices also work collaboratively on standalone projects aimed at improving one of the stations on Northern’s network.
