MP says the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology will have vital role in Blackpool’s digital capital goal
The L&C IoT will play “vital role in Blackpool’s digital capital goal,” says MP 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 with industry-leading technology at […]
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 […]
Counselling meets technology at Preston College
When the pandemic put a stop to face-to-face counselling sessions the industry had to rely on technology to deliver vital services.
IoT Sparking Inspiration For Students and Staff Alike
The potential for the IoT to forge rewarding careers is inspiring not just students, but staff too.