New rail training partnership comes to Rodbaston College 

South Staffordshire College is pleased to announce a new partnership with Rail Futures, bringing specialist rail training to its Rodbaston College.

The new collaboration will see the college and Rail Futures work together to provide industry-focused training, helping local people in Staffordshire to develop the skills and knowledge needed to pursue opportunities within the rail sector.

As part of the partnership, the college will offer a Level 2 Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance, providing a route into the sector for those looking to develop relevant practical skills and knowledge.

The partnership forms part of the college’s wider commitment to supporting local and regional skills needs, working with industry to provide training that responds to the needs of the workforce and creates opportunities for people within the communities it serves.

John Adams, Assistant Principal of Commercial and Stakeholder Engagement, said: “This partnership between South Staffordshire College, an anchor institution across Staffordshire and an industry recognised sectors expert in Rail Futures enables an excellent opportunity for Staffordshire residents to gain employment and a career in the Rail sector, one that is seeing extensive investment across the region.”

Rail Futures said: “We are delighted to be partnering with South Staffordshire College to expand access to rail training in Staffordshire. The rail industry continues to offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities, and this partnership will help equip learners with the practical skills, knowledge and industry insight needed to take their first steps into the sector. We look forward to working closely with the college to support the next generation of rail professionals.”

For more information, about the rail training offer, please contact businessdevelopment@southstaffs.ac.uk.