{"id":6222,"date":"2025-03-11T15:48:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?p=6222"},"modified":"2025-03-14T16:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:55:25","slug":"driving-diversity-and-opportunity-back-to-work-connect-partners-with-irish-rail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/driving-diversity-and-opportunity-back-to-work-connect-partners-with-irish-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Diversity and Opportunity \u2013 Back to Work Connect Partners with Irish Rail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an inspiring move to reshape Ireland&#8217;s workforce, <a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/\">Back to Work Connect<\/a> has partnered with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishrail.ie\/\"> Irish Rail <\/a>to create a pathway for midlife professionals returning to work. 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This aligns seamlessly with Irish Rail\u2019s expanding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&amp;I) initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/samuel-riggs-dei\/\">Samuel Riggs<\/a>, emphasises the significance of this effort: \u201cAs we expand our ED&amp;I programme, we aim to engage with underrepresented communities. 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Irish Rail is positioning itself as an employer of choice for those seeking meaningful career opportunities while contributing to a forward-thinking organization. For returners looking to reignite their careers, this collaboration offers a supportive and inclusive platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gina Oglesby sums it up perfectly: \u201cReconnecting returners to educational employment makes perfect business sense.\u201d Together, Back to Work Connect and Irish Rail are setting the tracks for a brighter, more inclusive future\u2014one hire at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get back on track? 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