Athena Skills Academy Ltd

02/10/2026

🚆 **WANT TO WORK ON THE RAILWAY?**
Live in or around the Wigan & Tameside Areas?

Whether you’re unemployed, considering a career change or looking for a new direction, our fully funded rail training programme could help you take the first step.

Complete our short application form and our team will contact you: https://wkf.ms/45JU05Q

Starting Monday 2 November 2026, you’ll work towards a Level 2 qualification in Rail Engineering while developing practical track maintenance skills.

Before the course starts, join us for an IAG and meet the team session where you can:

✅ Meet the training team
✅ Find out what the course involves
✅ Learn about the practical track training
✅ Discuss eligibility and funding
✅ Ask questions about enrolment

📅 **IAG sessions:** 21 and 22 October 2026
📍 **For people in the Wigan and Tameside areas**
🎓 **Fully funded for eligible learners**
👤 **Open to people aged 24+**

02/10/2026

🚆 WANT TO WORK ON THE RAILWAY?
Live in the Tees Valley Area?

Whether you’re unemployed, considering a career change or simply looking for a new direction, our fully funded rail training programme could help you take that first step.

Complete our short application form and our team will contact you: https://wkf.ms/45JU05Q

Starting Monday 9th November 2026 at Stockton Riverside College, you’ll work towards a Level 2 qualification in Rail Engineering while developing practical, hands-on track skills.
Before the course starts, you’ll attend an in-person information and enrolment session where you can:

✅ Meet the training team
✅ See the specialist rail training facilities
✅ View the area’s only NSAR (National Skills Academy for Rail) track
✅ Learn exactly what the course involves
✅ Enrol and ask questions
📅 Information and enrolment sessions: 28th October
📍 Stockton Riverside College
🎓 Fully funded for eligible learners
👤 Open to people aged 19+ living in the Tees Valley
Places are limited.

25/09/2026

🚆 **Colchester — could rail engineering be your next move?**
If you’re **19 or over** and want to develop your skills, our **Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Technology** gives you the chance to study from home.
📍 For learners in Colchester
📅 **IAG session:** Monday 12 October 2026
🚀 **Course starts:** Monday 19 October 2026
Your first step is the IAG session, where you can find out more about the course and ask questions.
**Ready to explore it? Message Athena Skills Academy to register your interest.**

02/09/2026

🚆 BRISTOL RAIL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Are you aged 19+ and interested in starting a career in the rail industry?

We are currently looking for people from the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset areas who are interested in finding out more about upcoming rail training opportunities.

Our first Initial Advice & Guidance (IAG) session is on 29 September 2026.

To be eligible, you must:

Be aged 19 or over
Live within an eligible WECA funding area
Live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire or Bath & North East Somerset
Meet the programme's funding eligibility requirements

📍 Eligibility is based on your full home postcode, so we will check this before confirming your place.

Interested?

Then fill out the short form on here.

We’ll check your eligibility and contact you with the next steps.

🚆 If you’re looking for a new career direction and would like to find out more about working in the rail industry, get in touch today.

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27/08/2026

Some more great learner feedback. 😀.

27/08/2026

🚆 WANT TO WORK ON THE RAILWAY?
Whether you’re unemployed, considering a career change or simply looking for a new direction, our fully funded rail training programme could help you take that first step.

Complete our short application form and our team will contact you: https://wkf.ms/45JU05Q

Starting Monday 21 September 2026 at Stockton Riverside College, you’ll work towards a Level 2 qualification in Rail Engineering while developing practical, hands-on track skills.
Before the course starts, you’ll attend an in-person information and enrolment session where you can:

✅ Meet the training team
✅ See the specialist rail training facilities
✅ View the area’s only NSAR (National Skills Academy for Rail) track
✅ Learn exactly what the course involves
✅ Enrol and ask questions
📅 Information and enrolment sessions: 10 and 15 September
📍 Stockton Riverside College
🎓 Fully funded for eligible learners
👤 Open to people aged 19+ living in the Tees Valley

Places are limited.

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Please complete this short form to check your eligibility for our rail courses . It only takes a couple of minutes.

21/08/2026

🚆 WANT TO WORK ON THE RAILWAY?

Whether you’re unemployed, considering a career change or simply looking for a new direction, our fully funded rail training programme could help you take that first step.

Starting Monday 21 September 2026 at Stockton Riverside College, you’ll work towards a Level 2 qualification in Rail Engineering while developing practical, hands-on track skills.

Before the course starts, you’ll attend an in-person information and enrolment session where you can:

✅ Meet the training team
✅ See the specialist rail training facilities
✅ View the area’s only NSAR (National Skills Academy for Rail) track
✅ Learn exactly what the course involves
✅ Enrol and ask questions

📅 Information and enrolment sessions: 10 and 15 September
📍 Stockton Riverside College
🎓 Fully funded for eligible learners
👤 Open to people aged 19+ living in the Tees Valley

Places are limited.

Complete our short application form and our team will contact you: https://wkf.ms/45JU05Q

07/08/2026

🚆 Ready to build your future in rail?

Athena Skills Academy provides practical, hands-on rail training designed to give learners the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress towards a career in the industry.

Our programmes can include:

✅ Level 2 rail engineering qualifications
✅ Practical track-maintenance training
✅ Essential railway safety knowledge
✅ Guidance and career support

Whether you’re unemployed, considering a career change or looking to develop new skills, we can help you discover your route into rail.

Find out more and apply today:

https://coursedetails.athenaskillsacademy.co.uk/form

22/07/2026

🚆 **Ready to start a career on the railway?**

Our next **FREE Rail Training Course starts on Monday 3 August 2026**.

Athena Skills Academy, in partnership with **Stockton Riverside College**, is offering fully funded rail training for eligible learners living in **Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas**.

The course will help you develop the practical skills, essential safety knowledge and confidence needed to take your first step towards a career in the rail industry.

You will cover:

✅ Personal Track Safety
✅ OLEC 1
✅ Track Induction
✅ Small Tools
✅ Railway safety awareness
✅ Support with employment opportunities after completing the course

Whether you’re looking for a new career, a fresh start or a practical route into work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Read some of our learner success stories on our page and see where the right training could take you.

📅 **Starts:** Monday 3 August 2026
📍 **Location:** Stockton Riverside College
🎓 **Cost:** Fully funded for eligible learners

📩 **Places may be limited—message us today to register your interest.**

03/06/2026

Another great piece of feedback from one of our previous learners. This is dedication and hence how well Alain has done.