Institutes of Technology and Employers

Working Together to Build a Pipeline of Talent for the Future

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A skilled workforce is at the heart of every business. But 75% of UK businesses face a major technical skills gap according to The Open University’s 2022 Business Barometer report.

For employers looking to close their technical skills gap, there is a simple answer: get in touch with your local Institute of Technology (IoT) to find out how they can help you upskill your current workforce and recruit fresh talent with the skills you need.  

Located across England, Institutes of Technology (IoTs) bring together teaching excellence, employer and sector insights and state-of-the-art training facilities to equip learners with the skills to excel in industry immediately.

Find out more about your local IoT and how to contact them below. You can also find out more about the Institutes of Technology Network and IoT locations here.

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A skilled workforce is at the heart of every business. But 75% of UK businesses face a major technical skills gap according to The Open University’s 2022 Business Barometer report.

Black Country & Marches IoT

Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology provides industry-led training focused on local transformational sectors. Our £22 million campus in Dudley provides young people and adults living locally with access to non-traditional routes into higher education, creating a pipeline of highly skilled and productive talent for local businesses.

Visit the website or contact Black Country and Marches IoT today. 

East London IoT

At East London Institute of Technology, our teaching excellence, sector insights and industry-leading facilities equip learners with the skills to excel in industry. We work with employers to ensure our programmes meet the needs for industry growth in the region, with high demand for skills in construction, advanced engineering and creative digital. 

Visit the website or contact East London IoT today. 

Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology is a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing and engineering. We retrain, upskill and inject new talent into industry with the skills and knowledge employers need. From traineeships to degree apprenticeships, recruitment to research, our programmes are crucial to productivity growth in the region. 

Visit the website or contact Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT today.

Lincolnshire IoT

At Lincolnshire Institute of Technology, we are committed to developing skills in the region to drive exciting change within industries. We develop and deliver higher-level technical programmes, apprenticeships and bespoke training to prepare young people for work, adults to re-enter the labour market, and employers to upskill staff. 

Visit the website or contact Lincolnshire IoT today.

London City IoT

Working in partnership with employers who champion innovation in digital, engineering and construction, we offer technical qualifications in key STEM sectors. By working with London City Institute of Technology, employers can help to shape higher technical education and future-focused skills in the region to create a skilled workforce that meets business needs.

Visit the website or contact London City IoT today.

North East IoT

The North East Institute of Technology is advancing skills in the region, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and engineering, construction and digital. Employers are at the heart of decision making, curriculum development and programme delivery to ensure a pipeline of high-quality talent in the region with the work-ready skills employers need.

Visit the website or contact North East IoT today.

South Central IoT

At South Central Institute of Technology, we are redesigning how learning experiences are delivered through technology, developing technical qualifications and professional training for a new generation of digital visionaries. Working with employers, we provide real-world experiences that prepares our students for today’s business challenges and beyond.  

Visit the website or contact South Central IoT today.

South West IoT

We want to make the South West one of the world’s leading regions for digital, engineering and manufacturing technologies. At South West Institute of Technology, we’re cultivating the skills of our local people and providing employers with the skills they need to succeed by developing programmes that meet the needs of businesses in the region. 

Visit the website or contact South West IoT today.

Swindon & Wiltshire IoT

Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology is leading the way in higher technical skills provision in the region. With a wide range of qualifications and apprenticeships, and an agile curriculum driven by employers, we can help businesses fill their skills gaps with a workforce that is armed with the knowledge and experience that businesses need. 

Visit the website or contact Swindon & Wiltshire IoT today.

West London IoT

At West London Institute of Technology, we cultivate skills that solve real world problems and add economic value to London. With a focus on engineering, digital and construction, we offer part-time and full-time higher-level technical qualifications that provide students and employers with the skills needed in an ever-changing business environment. 

Visit the website or contact West London IoT today.

West of England IoT

At West of England Institute of Technology, we bring together education, industry and research in the region to design and deliver flexible, higher-level technical courses. We support business growth by creating programmes that allow individuals and businesses to seize the opportunities of technological change.  

Visit the website or contact West of England IoT today.

Yorkshire & Humber IoT

We deliver high-quality, higher-level technical qualifications that support regional economic priorities. Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology works with employers of all sizes to tailor training and development to their needs, preparing individuals for the real challenges of work and injecting the region with a pipeline of highly qualified talent.

Visit the website or contact Yorkshire and Humber IoT today.