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. […]
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 […]
The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology – two years on
The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology – two years on The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology has a laser-sharp focus to help our amazing region prosper. Two years in, we’re proving that collaboration between education and industry can deliver measurable impact. We were originally formed as part of a £300m government project to […]
Build the future of construction with the Skills Barometer 2025
Build the future of construction with the Skills Barometer 2025 Construction is vital to Lancashire and Cumbria – it supports more than 50,000 jobs across our region and drives forward the housing, infrastructure and economic growth that the region depends on. However, this sector is facing challenges. With rising housebuilding targets and evolving sustainability standards, the […]
Unlock growth in engineering and manufacturing with the Skills Barometer 2025
Unlock growth in engineering and manufacturing with the Skills Barometer 2025 The engineering and manufacturing industry forms the backbone of the economy in Lancashire and Cumbria. It underpins innovation, employment and prosperity – and it’s at a pivotal moment. With more than 96,000 jobs and billions contributed to the local economy, it’s a vital part […]
Lancashire Cumbria Skills Barometer 2025
Download the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of technology’s Skills Barometer 2025 – a measure of the region’s skills landscape.
Next generation of digital experts take on skills competition at the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology
Next generation of digital experts take on skills competition at the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology Innovation, problem-solving and collaboration were showcased as the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) staged a county-wide digital skills competition. Teams of digital learners took on a series of challenges in the day-long event as part of […]
IoT is delivering the skills businesses are “crying out for”, say visiting MPs
IoT is delivering the skills businesses are “crying out for”, say visiting MPs MPs praised the ‘pipeline of talent ready to meet real-world challenges’ on a visit to IoT academic partner Accrington and Rossendale College. The college, part of Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), welcomed Rossendale and Darwen MP Andy MacNae and Hyndburn MP […]
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 […]