Isabelle, Level 3 National Extended Diploma, Computing
Isabelle, Level 3 National Extended Diploma, Computing With a passion for computing sparked at home, Isabelle Whittaker is building the foundations for an impactful future in cyber security. The IoT learner, from Burnley, completed her Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Computing, at Burnley College and is now studying Computer Science at Edge Hill University. […]
Building a workforce for Pettit Singleton Associates
Building a workforce for Pettit Singleton Associates Preston-based Pettit Singleton Associates, a building services design consultancy, has solved its struggle to find good engineers by training those looking for career progression from other trades, such as former electricians. Managing director Jimmy Dobson spoke to the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology about current and future […]
T level placement gives Ameerah the chance to engineer her way to software success
T level placement gives Ameerah the chance to engineer her way to software success Learner Ameerah Adisa is engineering her way to software success after achieving a distinction in her IoT course at Blackpool and the Fylde College. The T Level student has completed her Digital Production, Development and Design course and is now on […]
The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology – two years on
The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology – two years on The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology has a laser-sharp focus to help our amazing region prosper. Two years in, we’re proving that collaboration between education and industry can deliver measurable impact. We were originally formed as part of a £300m government project to […]
Build the future of construction with the Skills Barometer 2025
Build the future of construction with the Skills Barometer 2025 Construction is vital to Lancashire and Cumbria – it supports more than 50,000 jobs across our region and drives forward the housing, infrastructure and economic growth that the region depends on. However, this sector is facing challenges. With rising housebuilding targets and evolving sustainability standards, the […]
Unlock growth in engineering and manufacturing with the Skills Barometer 2025
Unlock growth in engineering and manufacturing with the Skills Barometer 2025 The engineering and manufacturing industry forms the backbone of the economy in Lancashire and Cumbria. It underpins innovation, employment and prosperity – and it’s at a pivotal moment. With more than 96,000 jobs and billions contributed to the local economy, it’s a vital part […]
Apprentice project engineer Spencer is part of Suprafilt talent pipeline
Apprentice project engineer Spencer is part of Suprafilt talent pipeline Apprentice project engineer Spencer Garaghty designs systems that ensure wastewater treatment plants serving thousands of homes run effectively. The HNC engineering and manufacturing learner is taking the lead on projects at manufacturing business Suprafilt while studying at Burnley College. It’s a win-win situation for both […]
MP says the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology will be vital in meeting county’s housing needs
MP says the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology will be vital in meeting county’s housing needs Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis believes the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology is laying the right foundations to support the region’s housebuilding targets – and has tried her hand at bricklaying. Maya praised the ‘real community effort’ […]
Sapphire Utility Solutions trio have the measure of IoT course
Sapphire Utility Solutions trio have the measure of IoT course Bamber Bridge-based Sapphire Utility Solutions has three apprentices studying quantity surveying at IoT academic partner Preston College. Ben Bolton, HNC in Construction (Quantity Surveying) The balance of studying and putting his learning into practice on the job is working well for Ben Bolton, in the […]
Arran, Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons)
Arran, Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons) Great tutors, small class sizes and world-class equipment on his doorstep made the IoT the perfect choice for learner Arran Thomson. The 24-year-old is on his final year of a Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons), choosing the subject because of a personal interest and growth in the […]