The National Skills Academy for Rail
Social Mobility in Transport
NSAR understands a more skilled, equal and diverse workforce increases the chances of upward social mobility and results in a positive impact on society as whole.
A socially mobile workforce is vital to enable the society to capitalise on the opportunities the transport sector presents.
NSAR has contributed to the Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce (STAT) Driving Social Mobility in Transport Leaflet alongside government bodies and industry giants such as Department of Transport (DfT) Network Rail, Heathrow, HS2, Transport for London and many more.
The leaflet showcases some best practice examples
of how STAT members are using pre-employment training to
drive social mobility and provides further information on how
you can be involved too.
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail (WR) have launched a Charter to champion equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the UK railway industry. The joint EDI Charter is a commitment to work together to build a more balanced higher-performing sector and has been backed by over 100 organisations.
NSAR has become a signatory company reflecting our commitment to championing EDI in the rail industry, and to work together to build a more balanced and fair, and high performing sector.
Below is a list of initiatives that you and your
organisation can get involved with to promote social mobility:
Building Better Opportunities –Mencap Sub Programme
The Big Lottery Fund matches funds from the European Social Fund
This offers full funding for businesses to offer candidates 10 weeks of paid work (at minimum wage) and is aimed at NEETs with learning disabilities who are over 25 years of age.
Traineeships
Funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency
Traineeships are designed to help young people who want to get an apprenticeship or job but don’t yet have appropriate skills or experience
Sector Based Work Academy
Funded by the Education Skills Funding Agency through Job Centre Plus
A six week placement for job seekers of any age, Further Education colleges and training providers ger funding for training costs
Construction Skills Fund
Funded by Department for Education and Transport for London
With the target of putting 1700 people through pre-employment training, this Fund is seeking to provide 500 employment opportunities in the construction and built environment in London
Pathways into Construction
Funded by Construction Industry Training Board
With employers able to apply for funding, this programme is structured around pathways into construction for NEETs, the long-term unemployed, ex-military, women and full-time students.
Firebrand
Piloting cyber apprenticeships with funding from Firebrand, the National Autistic Society and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Focused on those on the autism spectrum, providers receive funding for the cyber security pre-apprenticeship, which leads to an apprenticeship.
Route into Work
Funded by industry partners
A 3 day employability programme focused at 16-24 year olds NEETs or those at risk of becoming NEETs, delegates are sourced through a variety of partners such as Job Centre Plus, charities and social enterprise organisations. Up to 70% of attendees go onto paid employment.
Movement to Work
Funded by industry partners
A charity of the UK’s leading employers, civil society and government, this movement aims to tackle youth unemployment and create systemic change to get young people into jobs.
Supported Internships
Funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency
This is a study programme specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have a statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so.
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