Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’
Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’ A new mental health qualification using technology to simulate patient scenarios aims to address rising mental health issues in Preston, which are believed to have been exacerbated by the pandemic. The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Preston College site will use virtual reality training and simulation […]
Future proof your career with IoT courses starting in January 2025
Future proof your career with IoT courses starting in January 2025 Kickstart 2025 by supercharging your career with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology. Places are available now on courses starting in January in sectors from engineering and healthcare to computing and construction. If you’re looking to upskill or reskill, or you’re a business […]
How the IoT Could Revolutionise Recruitment in the Digital Industry
How the IoT Could Revolutionise Recruitment in the Digital Industry Recruitment is a pain-point for the digital industry, but the IoT has the potential to solve this. That’s the view of Tom Smith, chief executive of Blackpool digital marketing agency Complete, who believes businesses in Lancashire and Cumbria have a responsibility to help nurture the […]
Lakes College Joins the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology
Lakes College Joins the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology Businesses will benefit from even greater access to technical skills training after the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology expanded its network. The IoT, part of a national network established by the government, brings together industry and education, with employers invited to collaborate to help […]
Building the digitally skilled workforces the construction industry needs
Building digitally skilled workforces the construction industry needs Construction industry roles are increasingly requiring digital know-how alongside practical skills – and the Lancashire & Cumbria IoT’s higher technical qualifications (HTQs) are addressing this. IoT partner Preston College is building the construction workers the sector needs through tech-focused courses such as HNC Construction Management for England […]
The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology urges businesses to share skills needs as Barometer Report launched
The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology has issued a rallying call to businesses to speak up about their skills gaps – and work with it to train up the workforces of the future.
ELE Advanced Technologies: “Skilled employees help us meet customer need”
Engineering solutions provider ELE Advanced Technologies works with IoT academic partner Nelson and Colne College Group to train up two or three engineering apprentices every year.
The Nelson-based business provides engineering solutions in the aerospace, power generation and automotive sectors.
George Smith, Digital Technology Solutions Software
George is completing a Degree apprenticeship in Digital technology solutions software. Read more for his thoughts.
Paul Pickard, Computing
Paul is studying a Level 3 BTEC in computing. Read more for his thoughts.
Making a play for IoT to become a leader in esports
The dark room – illuminated by rainbow-coloured lights – has been causing quite a stir at Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology.
It’s no normal classroom, filled with students in headphones working their way through virtual worlds as lights beam out from their screens.