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ongoing training. “Noble” offerings
include apprenticeships and work
experience, as well as regular
manufacturing site tours for students
interested in careers in manufacturing,
engineering, industrial design and
other aspects of the rail industry. “We
like to reach out to young people in
the community,” Hammad explained,
“let them experience working side-
by-side with our electricians, welders,
boilermakers – a “try before you buy”
experience–so theyarebetter informed
when it’s time tomake career decisions.
We see it as our responsibility to give
the next generation this opportunity.”
In-house training for employees is
run by the departments themselves
SUPPLY CHAI
(i.e. Finance, Project Management,
Communications,
Quality
and
Methods,etc).Thereisalsoamentoring
program for skill development, and
a wellbeing program run by Human
Resources that is open to all staff and
promotes a healthy work/life balance.
Planned social activities throughout
the year encourage interaction among
staff from different departments,
strengthening
teamwork
and
collaboration.
Developing Sustainable
Mobility
Sustainability is a key issue when
it comes to energy consumption in
the transportation industry. This is