Brandon Gilbertson – Software Engineering
“The Virtual Reality Igloo facility is brilliant for its advanced infrastructure and the opportunity to develop projects with real-world applications.” Brandon Gilbertson is delighted to have secured paid employment after completing a Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) course designed to smoothly introduce students to the world of software development. He progressed through the […]
Supporting the next generation of network engineers
Supporting the next generation of network engineers Recruitment remains a major challenge within the networking and cybersecurity sector but for Ethan Jackson, the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) provides a powerful solution. Ethan, now a pre-sales systems engineer at Juniper Networks (recently acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise), designs and builds advanced networking solutions […]
“Hands-on, emerging technology exposure helps bridge education and industry needs,” says Chris Willitts, of Blackpool and the Fylde College.
“Hands-on, emerging technology exposure helps bridge education and industry needs,” says Chris Willitts, of Blackpool and the Fylde College. Imagine being at the helm of a mass network and being told you were in control of bringing down a full-scale cyber-attack. Scary stuff! But it’s exactly what investment from the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of […]
Morgan Pritchard Blackpool and the Fylde College
Morgan Pritchard, Level 6 Software Engineering Third-year learner Morgan Pritchard’s dissertation will come to life in a virtual reality environment thanks to her IoT course. She is preparing to create a 360-degree immersive maze in the Igloo, a 3D space at Blackpool and the Fylde College. Morgan was one of the first learners enrolled at […]
Developing national talent: How the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology supported Igor’s WorldSkills success
Developing national talent: How the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology supported Igor’s WorldSkills success The Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) is proud to celebrate the national success of Igor Dolgan, an engineering apprentice whose journey demonstrates the power of high-level technical education delivered in close partnership with industry. Igor recently secured a […]
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. […]
T level placement gives Ameerah the chance to engineer her way to software success
T level placement gives Ameerah the chance to engineer her way to software success Learner Ameerah Adisa is engineering her way to software success after achieving a distinction in her IoT course at Blackpool and the Fylde College. The T Level student has completed her Digital Production, Development and Design course and is now on […]
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. […]
Digital skills create a data analysis gap for health sector – but provider is leading from front
Digital skills create a data analysis gap for health sector – but provider is leading from front Healthcare providers now need a combination of personal and tech skills to ensure they provide the best level of care. It’s a shift that’s created gaps in knowledge, but one Lytham St Annes employer is leading from the […]
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 […]