Marvin Onumonuc2c colleagues marked UK Youth Work Week 2025 by highlighting the contribution of young staff across the East London and South Essex operator.
Over the past three years, c2c recruited 18 young people into permanent roles through its work experience partnership with The King’s Trust, ‘Get into Rail’.
Rob Mullen (pictured), managing director at c2c, said: “At c2c, we pride ourselves in continually looking for new, young talent that can come in at any level with a ‘can-do attitude’ and be moulded by our incredible experienced colleagues into integral members of the team.
“The railway offers young people the chance to explore so many directions and I am so proud of our recruitment and learning & development teams, who are amazing at identifying new young talent through our various programmes.
“We also are very proud to be leading the industry by creating a bold and dynamic workforce that serves the people of its local communities with passion and pride – while keeping c2c at the top of the charts as one of the best rail operators in the UK.”
Lindsey Keeling, office coordinator at c2c, said: “It was amazing to go through c2c and The King’s Trust’s Get into Rail programme and come out the other side with my role.”
Jess Lake, head of learning & development at c2c, said: “At c2c, we’re passionate about creating pathways that allow young people to thrive.
“Through programmes like Get into Rail and our apprenticeships, we’re not just developing skills — we’re helping individuals build confidence, purpose and long-term careers.
“Seeing our young colleagues grow into valued professionals is what makes learning and development so rewarding.”
Erin Godfrey, HR recruitment advisor at c2c, started as a HR apprentice and was promoted after completing her apprenticeship.
Godfrey was shortlisted for the apprentice of the year award at the Young Rail Professional Awards 2025 and completed the 30-mile route in c2c’s 2025 Ultra Marathon in aid of Gold Geese.
Godfrey said: “Working for c2c is an incredible experience. Not only am I learning so much about the rail industry, but the organisation really cares about the wellbeing and health of its colleagues.
“When I look back from when I first started, it has been an amazing journey – I have been given opportunities and found a home at c2c.
“When I see new apprentice roles coming into the business, it is always so interesting to remember where I started from and how far I have come in such a short time.”
