about TRIA

Working in partnership with National Infrastructure Solutions - a leading provider of training in the rail, civil engineering and utilities industries - TRIA focusses on equipping newcomers to the industry with the skills needed to work in the sector and upskilling existing operatives to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the latest industry-recognised qualifications and accreditations to ensure sustainable skilled employment now and in the future.

The academy offers employer-led training to address specific skills gaps in the industry and also runs free rail training courses for people who are registered as unemployed through a sector-based work academy programme (SWAP). The six-week scheme offers pre-employment training, on-site work experience and a guaranteed job interview with an industry employer looking to recruit new staff.

The academy currently has two training sites - in Bilston and Dudley - with plans to open a site in Aston, Birmingham later in the year.

All training sites are equipped with industry-standard tools and machinery, giving students hands-on experience in multiple disciplines.