‘Get Into’ SWR helping the next generation

South Western Railway (SWR) is helping the next generation of young people get the skills and training they need by working with The Prince’s Trust.

Today, during Sustainability Week, SWR is highlighting how it's trying to help the communities it serves. 

SWR’s partnership with The Prince’s Trust helps inspire young people across its network, aged 18-30 not in employment, education or training, find new horizons and kick-start their careers through its four-week customer service training programme.

Twenty-five students have completed the programme since June 2018, with some eventually working for SWR, and others going on to either gain employment elsewhere or join another education or training programme.

‘Get Into’ aims to develop young people’s team working, communications, customer service and conflict resolution skills, as well as build their confidence through tailored workshops. They also have an opportunity to put what they’ve learned into practice with two weeks work experience at some of SWR’s stations.

Ashley Redding, gateline assistant, Harrison Jones, a ticket inspector, and Te-Jay Lawrence, a train dispatcher, are 'graduates' from previous programmes that have successfully gone on to work for SWR.

Hear how the ‘Get Into’ programme has made a big difference to Ashley’s life: