By Ganymede
Promoting careers in rail for women
Ganymede is a leading provider of labour and recruitment services within the rail industry, partnering with a wide range of companies and playing a key role in various sectors. We believe in the power of diversity and see the rail industry as a space where women can make a significant impact. While progress has been made to increase female representation, there is still much work to be done.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of our core values, and we are committed to actively engaging with communities and leveraging our extensive network to promote a more inclusive workplace for all. From consultancies to train operators, we collaborate with diverse organisations and understand the value of transferrable skills from other sectors.
We are happy support to Women in Rail and in particular the Never Mind the Gap programme which encourages women currently out of work to explore the opportunities available in the rail industry. to We also offer support through training and skill development to help them build successful careers in this dynamic field.
Leeds 2024
Together with Network Rail, LNER,Northern, and TransPennine Express, we partnered to deliver a two-week programme, “Never Mind The Gap,” aimed at promoting careers in the rail industry for women.
The programme offered in-depth training, one-to-one mentoring, and encouraged more women to explore careers in rail. Over the two weeks, participants engaged in various workshops and practical experiences.
Key highlights included:
CV writing and interview skills workshops
Visits to stations, depots, and maintenance facilities to gain insight into the wide range of roles within the rail industry
Personal branding training
Imposter Syndrome and confidence-building sessions, facilitated by Network Rail’s Inspire Employee Network
The programme successfully equipped participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue careers in the rail sector.
The Impact
4 females took part in this programme, none of whom would have considered a career in rail initially. These females had different work experience, unique skillsets and different aspirations for what they wanted to achieve in the programme.
Despite never considering the rail industry before, throughout the course, they changed their outlook on the sector.
Participants of the programme shared that it not only provided them with valuable skills for entering the job market but also significantly boosted their confidence.
If you’re interested in more about the "Never Mind The Gap" programme and a rail company that would like to get involved or if you’re a woman interested in exploring a career in rail, we encourage you to contact our Client Relationship Manager, Charlotte Cruise, at charlotte.cruise@ganymedesolutions.co.uk.
"I joined this programme after being a stay-at-home mum for 10 years. I was eager to get back to work, but anxious that the gap in employment would be a barrier.
This course has been invaluable to me; it has provided me with the confidence to progress in my job searches and has me looking forward to a potential career in rail."
Serena Woodcock, Previous Course Member
