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 […]
Johnson Matthey’s impactful collaboration with Burnley College
Johnson Matthey’s impactful collaboration with Burnley College Adrian Cawtherley, Learning & Development Specialist (Competency Based) at Johnson Matthey, is a strong advocate for the role of education in shaping the future workforce. Having spent eight years at Burnley College as a Work-Based Training Coordinator, Adrian has witnessed firsthand the evolution of technical education and the […]
Exploring sustainable technology at Lancaster and Morecambe College
Exploring sustainable technology at Lancaster and Morecambe College Lancaster and Morecambe College are leading the way in sustainable education with its cutting-edge renewable technologies’ facility. Helen Mullen, Advanced Higher Lead Engineering, and Ryann Williams, Head of Construction & Engineering, are at the forefront of this initiative, ensuring students gain hands-on experience with the latest green […]
Advancing sustainable technology: How Nelson and Colne College Group is leading the way
Advancing sustainable technology: How Nelson and Colne College Group is leading the way John Barker and Dr Steve Wright Sustainability is no longer just an idealistic goal – it’s a necessity. The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT), in partnership with Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), is at the forefront of this movement, […]
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’ […]
Burnley College hosts first Future U Experience Day
Burnley College hosts first Future U Experience Day Burnley College, an IoT academic partner, has kickstarted a series of experiential days aimed at inspiring the next generation of industry leaders. This initiative has been made possible through the collaborative use of LSIF (Local Skills Improvement Funds) funding and IOT resources which Burnley College has invested […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]