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Digitally talented workforce
Attracting and developing a vibrant and more diverse workforce is critical. The fast-paced developments of digital technologies pose a further attraction, retention and upskilling challenge. The railway continues to need people from a vast array of technical backgrounds and this increasingly needs to be underpinned by strong digital skills to successfully drive change and innovation.
What is in place now
- Well-established organisations and initiatives focused on attracting and retaining diverse people to the industry, including The National Skills Academy for Rail, the National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure and Women in Rail.
- Continual Professional Development and networking programmes run by institutions with rail divisions including IMechE, IET, IRSE and PWI.
- Increased awareness of the importance of digital skills.