Morecambe engineer turns to tech after welder recruitment struggle
Morecambe engineer turns to tech after welder recruitment struggle A Morecambe-based manufacturing business turned to technology after struggling to find welders in a competitive market. Shermaynes Engineering is a sub-contract engineer, offering sheet metal fabrication services for anything from prison doors to mortuary trolleys. The business, which has a head count of 36, found it […]
Discover cross-sector skillset to help you thrive in digital in Skills Barometer 2025
Discover cross-sector skillset to help you thrive in digital in Skills Barometer 2025 Developing the next generation of digital experts is critical if the Lancashire and Cumbria regions are to reach their potential across all sectors. From AI innovation to data science and cybersecurity, the region is setting the pace for the evolving digital economy. […]
Digital skills create a data analysis gap for health sector – but provider is leading from front
Digital skills create a data analysis gap for health sector – but provider is leading from front Healthcare providers now need a combination of personal and tech skills to ensure they provide the best level of care. It’s a shift that’s created gaps in knowledge, but one Lytham St Annes employer is leading from the […]
Meet demand for science innovation with the Skills Barometer 2025
Meet demand for science innovation with the Skills Barometer 2025 The science sector is a vital driver of innovation, employment and economic growth in Lancashire and Cumbria – and it’s set for major expansion. With £238 million in projected research and development growth over the next decade, the region is fast becoming a hub for […]
Natalie, Digital Technology Solutions
Natalie, Digital Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice Natalie O’Callaghan took the lead on a major website redevelopment project for her employer – and was nominated for an award for her efforts. It’s just one example of the way the Digital Technology Solutions apprentice is making an instant impact in the workplace, as she combines hands-on experience […]
Employers have a duty to shape future workforces, says IT service provider Nybble
Employers have a duty to shape future workforces, says IT service provider Nybble “The IoT is a mechanism to deliver what the economy needs through the co-creation of curriculum with employers.” That’s the view of digital employer Ram Gupta, who has been with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology from the beginning. His business, […]
How Sector Advisory Groups are having a real impact on IoT learners
How Sector Advisory Groups are having a real impact on IoT learners There’s no one-size-fits all approach when it comes to businesses. But there are some common skills needs experienced by organisations that fall into the same sectors and geographical areas. And these can be used to better create employees the economy in Lancashire and […]
Marc Potter, assistant principal of digital and creative innovation, B&FC
“We need to open more eyes to the possibilities of technical education” Technical education offers a world of opportunity to learners – but not enough know about the options open to them. That’s the view of Marc Potter, assistant principal of digital and creative innovation at IoT academic partner Blackpool and The Fylde College. He […]
Nelson and Colne College Group welcomes Skills Minister for National Apprenticeship Week
Nelson and Colne College Group welcomes Skills Minister for National Apprenticeship Week Nelson and Colne College Group welcomed Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith, as part of National Apprenticeship Week celebrations. Minister Smith was met by Principal Lisa O’Loughlin, along with Morag Davis, Group Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation, and Phil Wilkinson, Chair of the […]
John, Cyber Security Technology
John, Cyber Security Technology Since joining the NHS on a business support apprenticeship in 2017, John Booth has embraced various roles in IT, medical records, information governance and software development, and completed several apprenticeships delivered by private companies. However, when the opportunity arose to pursue a Level 4 Digital and Technology Solutions (Cyber Security Analysis) […]