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NIS expansion puts it on track to support the rail sector ’ s 120,000 recruitment push
A Wolverhampton-based training provider is ramping up activities to help the rail sector meet an anticipated 120,000 shortfall in staff .
National Infrastructure Solutions ( NIS ), launched by former youth international footballer and Royal Marine Commando Davie Carns in 2018 , is looking to support hundreds of local workers to retrain and upskill to take advantage of a ‘ once in generation ’ opportunity for the West Midlands .
The company , which is already working with huge industry employers such as Rhomberg
Sersa and Amey Rail on industry-specific courses , is also the lead partner at the City of Wolverhampton College ’ s ( CoWC ) new rail training centre at its Wellington Road Campus in Bilston .
The facility is equipped with installation and maintenance equipment to support courses on conventional , high speed and light rail lines .
It is also the first in the UK to offer training on slab track systems that are used in the construction of high-speed rail lines , such as HS2 , directly adjacent to a conventional rail track for training purposes .
This demonstrates NIS and CoWC ’ s commitment to creating both opportunity and choice for learners as they take their first steps into the rail industry .
“ Our region has a major employment opportunity with billions of pounds going into rail infrastructure projects planned for or passing through our area ,” explained Davie , who initially started work in the sector as a trackman , often working weekends and nights while undertaking resettlement from the military .
Candice , one of the trainees being supported by the National Infrastructure Solutions
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