New engineering training programme opens doors for young people across the North East

The Go-Ahead Group, our parent company, is investing in the region’s next generation of engineers - creating high-quality career opportunities for people in the North East as part of a multi-million-pound national training programme.

The initiative includes the launch of two state-of-the-art engineering academies, one in Wigan and the other in Manchester. These new facilities will deliver cutting-edge training for apprentices and provide upskilling for hundreds of engineers across the UK, including our team here at Go North East.

Young people joining Go North East as engineering apprentices will benefit from world-class training, including hands-on experience with zero-emission vehicle technology, before beginning their careers on the ground.

The programme is designed to open up skilled careers to people from all backgrounds, including funding driving lessons and exams for successful applicants.

Our existing team of engineers will also benefit from ongoing technical training, leadership development and qualifications tailored to the future of sustainable public transport.

Nigel Featham, Managing Director at Go North East, said: “We’re proud to be investing in the region’s future and helping young people build brilliant careers here in the North East. This is about creating long-term opportunities.

"We want to attract more young people into engineering, especially from under-represented groups, and this programme offers the tools, support and high standards they deserve. At the same time, we’re backing our existing team with the skills they need for the transport network of the future - one that’s clean, green, and digitally connected.”

The investment forms part of Go-Ahead’s wider strategy to support the transition to zero-emission transport.

The first wave of apprentices will join the new programme this summer.

Find out more about engineering opportunities at Go North East here.