Institutes of Technology are government-backed initiatives that provide high quality Level 4 and 5 technical qualifications to upskill students to meet employers’ needs. They specialise in the construction, engineering, computing, creative media and health sciences sectors.
Backed by £290 million government investment, they deliver the best in technical education. Learners on GMIoT courses have access to:
- Qualifications that are relevant – designed with and for industry partners.
- Workplace exposure, through specific partner employers allowing lots of networking opportunities.
- Getting to know large employers in the region, finding out about exciting career opportunities
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation workplace facilities and high-tech equipment.
- Student mentoring and support to participate in WorldSkills and leading sector competitions.
- A network larger than one location – you’ll belong to the GMIoT community and have the same quality experience, at all partners.
Our Employer Partners include:
- GCHQ – National intelligence, security and cyber agency.
- Siemens – World leaders in designing and manufacturing digital and technology solutions.
- Laing O’Rourke – Major engineering and construction organisation.
Our Education Partners include:
- University of Salford
- Wigan & Leigh College
- Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
- Bury College
- Tameside College
Find out more about the GMIoT.