Developing digital talent: Runshaw College and Code Institute tackle local skills shortage

Developing digital talent: Runshaw College and Code Institute tackle local skills shortage As the demand for digital professionals continues to surge in Lancashire and Cumbria, particularly in software and web application development, local industries face a pressing challenge. With 94 per cent of UK tech employers acknowledging an industry-wide skills shortage, this gap poses a […]
Lancashire students are “doing something that’s making a difference here and now”

Lancashire students are “doing something that’s making a difference here and now” On stage at the Lancashire Business View magazine launch in Chorley, host Richard Slater welcomed guest Linda Dean, Managing Director of the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology. So, what is the Institute of Technology? The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology is […]
“It’s never too late to go back to education.”

“It’s never too late to go back to education.” Returning to learning to take the next step in her career was one of the best decisions she’s ever made, according to Sylwia Jurasz. And the Health and Social Care learner is using her experience in the industry to benefit her course mates – taking the […]
From working in a warehouse to receiving a Royal Society of Biology award – in 10 years

From working in a warehouse to receiving a Royal Society of Biology award – in 10 years Katerina Gkzimpala is a perfect role model for any female looking to forge a career in science – a woman who defied expectations, embraced education, and is now shaping the future of medical science. Katerina moved to the […]
Creating the workforce of the future: how T Levels benefit employers

As industries evolve and the demand for skilled professionals increases, businesses need to ensure they have access to a pool of candidates with the right mix of skills, knowledge and hands-on experience.