Success Stories

While engineering has in the past been a traditionally male-dominated industry, more and more women are making a successful career in engineering   We spoke to TDRs female engineers to get a perspective of what…

Jed McNeish arrived at TDR in February 2019. Throughout Jed’s time at TDR, he suffered some hurdles and challenges in trying to find employment. Jed, unfortunately, had a few setbacks when it came to interviews…

Begin your engineering career with the TDR Access programme Our Engineering Apprenticeship Access Programme (EAAP) has welcomed its 2021 cohort. The learners commenced their 32-week engineering learning journey at the beginning of September. Our EAAP…

Ryan Coe (Apprentice), Peter Szymanski (Apprentice) and Kevin Hodgson (General Manager) Kongsberg Maritime UK is part of Kongsberg Gruppen a £2.8 billion company with over 11,000 employees worldwide. Prior to Covid-19, as an organisation, Kongsberg…

Engineering Apprenticeship Access Programme case study - PACCOR   On completion of his A levels in June 2017, Dylan had the opportunity to go to university, however, on reflection, he felt his learning style would…

TDR Training exhibit at careers events at local schools, providing information, advice and guidance (IAG) on potential careers in engineering, business admin apprenticeships, science and business administration. Owen Scott attended an event at his school…

Due to the success of the Engineering Apprenticeship Access Programme (EAAP), TDR’s fifth cohort of enthusiastic learners commenced their journey to become apprentice engineers by enrolling on TDR Training’s 26 week programme in September 2019.…

Kieran achieved a Level 2 qualification in Performing Engineering Operations at TDR Training, who deliver the Engineering Apprenticeship Access Programme on behalf of South Tyneside Council. The scheme, which is available to 16 to 19-year-olds,…