Luton lads on track for new career with Thameslink
They are Nathaniel Lewis, 20, and Paul Potter, 24.
All were struggling to find work but after the four-week course are now set on a career path in customer services.
Nathaniel, who had work experience at St Albans, said: “It really built up my self-confidence. The staff talked to me with respect and I want to work with Thameslink as it’s such a great family.”
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Hide AdPaul, from Leagrave, who’s now working at Luton station, said he’d constantly tried to get a role in customer services and was elated to be doing the job he’d always wanted.
He added: “I loved every minute of the course and even got to help young people use the railway and gain independence during a Try the Train experience.”
The Get Into Railways programme gives those aged between 16 and 25 vital skills to help them find work in any industry, with a specific focus on the railway.