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 […]
Morecambe engineer turns to tech after welder recruitment struggle
Morecambe engineer turns to tech after welder recruitment struggle A Morecambe-based manufacturing business turned to technology after struggling to find welders in a competitive market. Shermaynes Engineering is a sub-contract engineer, offering sheet metal fabrication services for anything from prison doors to mortuary trolleys. The business, which has a head count of 36, found it […]
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 […]
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 […]
John, Cyber Security Technology
John, Cyber Security Technology Since joining the NHS on a business support apprenticeship in 2017, John Booth has embraced various roles in IT, medical records, information governance and software development, and completed several apprenticeships delivered by private companies. However, when the opportunity arose to pursue a Level 4 Digital and Technology Solutions (Cyber Security Analysis) […]
Igor, Mechatronics (HND)
Igor, Mechatronics (HND) Burnley College’s investment in advanced equipment via the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) has played a crucial role in shaping the skills and career paths of its students, particularly in the field of automation. One shining example of this success is the journey of Igor Dolgan, an apprentice whose experience […]
Sapphire Utility Solutions trio have the measure of IoT course
Sapphire Utility Solutions trio have the measure of IoT course Bamber Bridge-based Sapphire Utility Solutions has three apprentices studying quantity surveying at IoT academic partner Preston College. Ben Bolton, HNC in Construction (Quantity Surveying) The balance of studying and putting his learning into practice on the job is working well for Ben Bolton, in the […]
Arran, Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons)
Arran, Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons) Great tutors, small class sizes and world-class equipment on his doorstep made the IoT the perfect choice for learner Arran Thomson. The 24-year-old is on his final year of a Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons), choosing the subject because of a personal interest and growth in the […]