Derby has a long history as being the home of the rail industry. The Rail Forum and Derby College Group have been working with employers across the sector delivering measurable benefits – filling skills gaps while boosting organisation’s efficiency and competitiveness.

DCG have a range of services available to deliver measurable benefits to increase business growth, attract new talent and to meet the individual needs of you and your business.

Rail Industry Board – A wide range of companies are represented on DCG’s Rail Industry Skills Board – co-designing and co-delivering the curriculum to better prepare the current and future workforce.

Apprenticeships – As one of the largest colleges in the country, we are committed to helping employers invest in a more professional, skilled and sustainable workforce for the future. We have a wealth of expertise in apprenticeship recruitment and training for vital roles across the diverse rail industry.

T-Levels – Take your business to the next level with industry placements. You can help nurture and develop future workforce talent; increase your resource for specific projects and ensure students are equipped with the correct skills, knowledge and attributes.

HTQ’s – Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are practical alternatives to traditional degrees or apprenticeships. Developed with significant input from employers, HTQs ensure students gain the essential skills needed for well-paid jobs across various sectors. Unlike conventional degree programs, HTQs focus on hands-on, industry-specific training, making graduates highly capable in real-world scenarios.

Adult and Professional Training – We deliver a variety of quality training solutions, allowing organisations to help bridge the skills gap instantly. Our training aims to develop existing skills, harness new and transferable skills and address complex challenges to enhance business performance.

We work with global rail companies, Small/Medium Enterprises and individuals who all benefit from the passion, expertise of our professional trainers.  Working with pace and energy, we deliver solutions through a combination of expert associates and engaging training content, ultimately gaining remarkable results.

A truly diverse organisation, the Group is formed of four Colleges – the Roundhouse, the Joseph Wright Centre, Broomfield Hall and the Community College, Ilkeston. Every year it caters for thousands of learners spanning school pupils on pre-16 programmes, post-16 students pursuing academic and technical pathways, apprentices at all levels, higher education students, and adults seeking career progression, upskilling and reskilling.