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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.
Employers in the county can benefit by engaging with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology, and its T Level students.
T Levels are a recent addition to the UK education landscape, aimed at 16–18 year-olds and designed to close the gap between classroom learning and skills required in the workplace.
Equivalent to three A Levels but with a greater emphasis on vocational learning, T Levels are created in collaboration with businesses to make sure the skills taught align with the needs of the industry.
Since their launch in 2020, T Levels have helped to provide students with both the theoretical knowledge and the hands-on experience required to succeed in real world jobs. Employers have the chance to acquire talent that is not only knowledgeable about current industry standards but also possesses employable, practical skills.
One of the most important aspects of T Levels is the 45-day mandatory industry placement. This placement offers businesses the chance to work with students, giving early access to potential future employees who have already started applying their skills in a workplace setting. These placements allow students to meaningfully contribute to an organisation while developing an understanding of the specific needs of the trade.
Lancashire and Cumbria are seeing a rapid rise of digital industries, renewable energy projects and advanced manufacturing, so the demand for workers with relevant skills that can step into roles without extensive additional training will continue to increase across the region.
Through partnerships with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT), employers can tap into the potential of T Level graduates who have already been trained using industry-standard equipment. With its innovative facilities, the IoT guarantees that students receive the highest standard of training that equips them to handle the needs of the modern industry.
With the rise of digital industries, renewable energy projects and advanced manufacturing across Lancashire and Cumbria, there is an increasing demand across the region for workers with relevant skills.
The collaboration between the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) and its T Level education partners creates seamless progression pathways for students by preparing them for innovative technical roles in fields such as engineering and computing.
With the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) offering state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment, students completing T Levels gain access to advanced training to enhance their skillset and employability.
By partnering with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT), your company can have a direct impact on the training and development of our future professionals.
You will be contributing to the design and delivery of qualifications that fit your sector’s needs, ensuring a steady supply of talent with the technical skills that your business requires.
As an employer partner, you will be at the forefront of talent recruitment in your industry, while helping to shape the workforce of tomorrow.