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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apprenticeships are crucial to success at manufacturer Fort Vale
Apprenticeships crucial to success at manufacturer Fort Vale Apprentices are the backbone of manufacturer Fort Vale Engineering. Each year the business, based in Simonstone, Burnley, receives more than 140 applicants for around eight vacancies on average, some of which are then trained in partnership with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology. “It’s important for […]
Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire visit
The Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire visits Lancashire and Cumbria IoT facilities at Burnley College.