Enable higher and further education establishments to establish ICT training and development courses to meet the needs of digital industries in Lancashire.
Business Challenge
Identify the ICT skill needs in Lancashire to enable HE/FE and other organisations to develop and deliver appropriate and effective education and training solutions to develop the ICT skills required in the region.
Solution
Telephone interviews took place with those who employ IT professionals in Lancashire. 100 interviews with employers involved it eh digital industries plus a further 50 with organisations who carry out their own IT development activities. Interviews took about 20 minutes each and were mainly with IT, HR and training directors/managers.
Results
Survey clearly identified the scope for training skills necessary for personnel to meet the digital development needs of industry.
