Brandon Gilbertson – Software Engineering
“The Virtual Reality Igloo facility is brilliant for its advanced infrastructure and the opportunity to develop projects with real-world applications.” Brandon Gilbertson is delighted to have secured paid employment after completing a Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) course designed to smoothly introduce students to the world of software development. He progressed through the […]
Supporting the next generation of network engineers
Supporting the next generation of network engineers Recruitment remains a major challenge within the networking and cybersecurity sector but for Ethan Jackson, the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) provides a powerful solution. Ethan, now a pre-sales systems engineer at Juniper Networks (recently acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise), designs and builds advanced networking solutions […]
“Hands-on, emerging technology exposure helps bridge education and industry needs,” says Chris Willitts, of Blackpool and the Fylde College.
“Hands-on, emerging technology exposure helps bridge education and industry needs,” says Chris Willitts, of Blackpool and the Fylde College. Imagine being at the helm of a mass network and being told you were in control of bringing down a full-scale cyber-attack. Scary stuff! But it’s exactly what investment from the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of […]
Morgan Pritchard Blackpool and the Fylde College
Morgan Pritchard, Level 6 Software Engineering Third-year learner Morgan Pritchard’s dissertation will come to life in a virtual reality environment thanks to her IoT course. She is preparing to create a 360-degree immersive maze in the Igloo, a 3D space at Blackpool and the Fylde College. Morgan was one of the first learners enrolled at […]
From Blackpool to Broadway thanks to immersive Igloo
From Blackpool to Broadway thanks to immersive Igloo Performing arts learners are using a Virtual Reality room to study the feet positioning and movement across the stage of performers during Broadway shows. The IoT course in Immersive Performance Practice at Blackpool and the Fylde College sees classes using the immersive Igloo to transport themselves to […]
Automotive and aerospace leaders discuss future skills at IoT event
Automotive and aerospace leaders discuss future skills at IoT event Key voices from the automotive and aerospace industries joined forces with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology to discuss building a strong talent pipeline fit for the future. The Future Skills for Advanced Manufacturing forum was hosted at Burnley College in partnership with the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]