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Other News: Skills Barometer 2025
New-look employees who break the mould are helping businesses address skills gaps across the region, according to the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT). The IoT is a collaboration of eight colleges, three universities and businesses across Lancashire and Cumbria, coming together to provide technical training. Employers feedback their skills needs and the IoT […]
Other News: T Level Results Day 2025: A new generation of engineers gears up for industry
As students across the country received their T Level results last month, a new wave of skilled, work-ready talent is set to enter the world of engineering and manufacturing. T Levels are two-year technical qualifications for 16 -19 year olds, developed in collaboration with employers to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and real-world […]
Other News: Protecting Auto Supply Chains Amid Shifting Tariff Risks
As global supply chains face rising disruption from tariff changes, the automotive sector finds itself particularly exposed. US president Donald Trump has hit all foreign-made cars with a 25% tariff, including those imported from the UK, and a 10% tariff on most other UK goods. Even though a US federal court has recently struck down […]
Other News: Future-proof your business this International Women in Engineering Day
Discover how three engineering and manufacturing businesses are using T Level industry placements to build their future workforce and create diverse, skilled teams. Businesses like Quantamatic, Lyndhurst Precision Engineering and R&B Switchgear Group have been benefiting from T Level industry placements for years. They’ve given young people, particularly young women, the opportunity to step into an industry that needs their […]
Other News: Ford Halewood begins production of eDrive electric power units
Ford’s Halewood plant has started production of its new eDrive electric power units which will feature in the electric versions of the UK’s best-selling vehicles, the Transit Custom and the Puma. This achievement follows a £380 million investment – including £30.9 million of governmental support via the Automotive Transformation Fund – to transform Halewood from […]
Other News: IoT enables businesses to prosper to benefit region
The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology works with employers to provide the skilled workers industries need – now and in the future. Known as the IoT, it’s not one place but a collaboration of eight colleges working with businesses to co-create technical training courses. The colleges are Blackpool and the Fylde, Burnley, Nelson and Colne, […]
Other News: £3,000 for Lancashire employers who employ an apprentice
Lancashire County Council announced funding at the beginning of November to incentivise small and medium employers in Lancashire to recruit young apprentices. There are 100 incentive payments of £3,000 to Lancashire employers who recruit, and employ, an apprentice under twenty-five years old before 30th September 2025. The number of apprenticeship starts for this age category […]
Other News: Host a T Level student and find tomorrow’s automotive talent, today
We know recruiting the right people is crucial, especially in a highly technical industry like the automotive sector. And we also know long-standing skills gaps and shortages are holding many engineering and manufacturing businesses back. Engineering & Manufacturing T Levels have been designed to help solve both of these problems. T Levels are part of […]
Other News: Host a T Level student and find tomorrow’s automotive talent, today
We know recruiting the right people is crucial, especially in a highly technical industry like the automotive sector. And we also know long-standing skills shortages are holding many engineering and manufacturing businesses back. Engineering & Manufacturing T Levels have been designed to help solve both these problems. Developed in collaboration with employers across the sector, […]
Other News: Innovate UK BridgeAI guide – A beginner’s guide to AI for business transformation
Curious about how AI can drive productivity and efficiency in your business? Introducing the recently launched Innovate UK BridgeAI guide, designed to help you navigate the complexities of AI adoption!… This guide includes: • Insights into AI terminologies and sector opportunities from industry leaders • Practical implementation strategies for early-stage adopters • Guidance to ensure responsible and […]
