IoT college receives Outstanding grade from Ofsted
IoT college receives ‘Outstanding’ grade from Ofsted One of The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) partner colleges, Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), has once again been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted – the highest accolade available. This marks the fourth time NCCG has achieved the top grade, having previously been rated outstanding in 2022 and […]
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.
MP says the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology will have vital role in Blackpool’s digital capital goal
MP says the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology will have vital role in Blackpool’s digital capital goal Blackpool South MP Chris Webb says the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) will be a driving force in his goal for the town to become a major digital hub. Chris, a keen gamer, got hands-on […]
Teaching learners to be employees at IoT’s Preston College site
Teaching learners to be employees at IoT’s Preston College site Learners at the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Preston College site are treated like employees from day one. Arrive at college late because you missed the bus? Not a valid excuse. Failed to bring the right PPE for your construction course? Unacceptable. They’re the […]
Meeting the need for EV training across Lancashire and Cumbria
Meeting the need for EV training across Lancashire and Cumbria The UK government set out the target that all new vehicles on UK roads must be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Electric Vehicles (EVs) currently account for over 25% of new car registrations and that is set to rise exponentially, in line with introduction of the […]
L&C IoT Supporting Construction Sector Boom
L&C IoT Supporting Construction Sector Boom The housebuilding sector has a monumental challenge ahead following the government’s manifesto to “get Britain building again” and deliver 1.5 million homes in the next five years. The number of new homes built across Lancashire and Cumbria will increase exponentially, as a further overhaul of the planning system has […]
Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’
Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’ A new mental health qualification using technology to simulate patient scenarios aims to address rising mental health issues in Preston, which are believed to have been exacerbated by the pandemic. The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Preston College site will use virtual reality training and simulation […]
Future proof your career with IoT courses starting in January 2025
Future proof your career with IoT courses starting in January 2025 Kickstart 2025 by supercharging your career with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology. Places are available now on courses starting in January in sectors from engineering and healthcare to computing and construction. If you’re looking to upskill or reskill, or you’re a business […]
Lakes College Joins the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology
Lakes College Joins the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology Businesses will benefit from even greater access to technical skills training after the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology expanded its network. The IoT, part of a national network established by the government, brings together industry and education, with employers invited to collaborate to help […]
Building the digitally skilled workforces the construction industry needs
Building digitally skilled workforces the construction industry needs Construction industry roles are increasingly requiring digital know-how alongside practical skills – and the Lancashire & Cumbria IoT’s higher technical qualifications (HTQs) are addressing this. IoT partner Preston College is building the construction workers the sector needs through tech-focused courses such as HNC Construction Management for England […]