GEN Y RAIL
“After attending the Gen Y Rail events, I know I defi nitely want to be an engineer and it has made us all aware of the opportunities in engineering.”
One of the Network Rail people acting as a mentor for the day, Joelle
Caldarelli, said
how great it was to see the students tackling the diffi cult challenges, but asking the right questions.
She was also happy to see the mix of boys and girls present in the fi nal. Speaking to RTM, she said: “I think the event is great and it is brilliant to see so many students taking part, especially girls. I really think that promoting more awareness in engineering and the various roles available is key to getting the best talent.”
happy
Jenny Angus, the teacher accompanying EBA Bright Lights, said: “I’m massively proud, the girls have really been fi red up by it. The thought of railways and engineering
doesn’t really sound particularly exciting but it has really
opened up their
eyes to what the railway business is all about. There are at least two of them who are very keen to pursue careers in engineering.
“But all round, the events, including the heats, have been great in getting the students to understand what is involved with a major project and then having to present, and organising yourselves to present it – all those skills are transferable. It would be brilliant to see more events like this, and they will go back to school absolutely buzzing.”
Over-16s
In the over-16s category, there was talk
into of using fl oor tiles
to help power the station by converting footfall
ticket scanners designed to help passengers locate their trains.
But, judges
after much debate, fi nally
decided the that
Stockport College’s team – Total Train Integration – deserved the top honour.
energy from high electricity,
and
“And, having attended the heat and now the fi nal, we have been inspired by what the rail industry has to offer and we are considering the career opportunities available.”
His colleague, Lewis Rodgers, 18, added that before the fi nal, and the Manchester heat, he hadn’t considered a career in rail – but is now.
Schools and colleges in the fi nal
• William Brookes Academy • Sandwell College • Derby College • Adcote School • Eaton Bank Academy • Chorlton High School • Framwellgate Academy • Oxclose Academy • Bemrose High School • Westpark High School • Stockton Sixth Form College • Stockport College • City College Coventry
All of the winning students in each team received a £50 iTunes voucher for their efforts, and their school or college
received
£200 worth of Amazon vouchers.
Getting into rail During students
opportunity with
the day exhibitors,
including the University of
the
had the to
talk technology,” he said. Julianna Moats, from the University of
Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research & Education, also talked about the opportunities to study and develop a career in rail research. She added: “There are a lot of opportunities in academia. It is a great time to be in this industry, and it is a great time to be a young person in this industry.”
Representatives of Gen Y
Rail’s partner
event in the East Midlands, iRail, now in its fifth
minimalistic looking station. They chose a glass exterior to cut down on lighting during the day, while keeping a clean, clear design easy to access for all.
They were also one of the few teams to stay within budget, delivering the project for £27m, with the opportunity to bring the cost down further.
Alex Robinson, 19, said: “It is excellent to win it, the team did really well. There was a lot of tough competition out there, so we weren’t really expecting it.
Birmingham and telent. They also heard from recent
graduate Dominic Mottram, project
management assistant at Network Rail, who discussed all the various ways to enter the industry
through apprenticeships, placements and more.
He told them to get as much experience as they could, to help make an informed decision.
After studying for a degree in public transport, Mottram entered Network Rail through the graduate scheme. “It’s
really, really cool. get to build and play with some fascinating degrees,
I
As part of their concept, the three-man team of BTEC Engineering students wanted to build a
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