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The GMIoT provides learners with high quality level 4 and 5 technical qualifications in STEM-based subjects within our education partner institutions.

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“Innovating ‘technology with purpose’ is at the core of Siemens’ global strategy, and we have long been a supporter of industry, innovation, skills and manufacturing in the North West.

The GMIoT will play an important role in helping people upskill and reskill in areas where employer demand is high.”

Paul Birt, Siemens Head of People & Organisation
- Paul Birt, Siemens Head of People & Organisation
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What is an
Institute of
Technology?

  • Located across England, Institutes of Technology (loTs) are a national network of experienced colleges, universities and leading industry employers.
  • Backed by £290 million government investment in state-of-the-art facilities and technology.
  • Each IoT focuses on one or more specialisms in STEM-based subjects.
  • Specialising in Higher Technical qualifications (HTQs), Levels 4 & 5 (HNC/HND), Professional training and Higher Apprenticeships.

Why study at
Greater Manchester IOT?

  • Frequent exposure to the workplace through employer visits, guest speakers, live industry briefs and placement opportunities
  • Access state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment and facilities
  • GMIoT courses are specifically designed with employer partners
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Institutes of Technology will provide you with:

  • Well-designed, ambitious and enjoyable courses and programmes and accredited higher technical qualifications that are valued by employers and prepare you well to progress into higher-level “good” jobs and/or higher-level learning
  • Clear information advice and guidance, prior to entry to your course or programme, through a range of information and activities. To help you to consider and plan your own learning journey into and through higher technical education, whatever your starting point and aspirations
  • A learning experience that improves and develops the wider professional and personal skills you need for higher level job roles and lifelong higher-level learning
  • Support for you to overcome any barriers which might get in the way of your learning, with flexible personalised options that enable you to balance learning with work and wider responsibilities
  • Multiple opportunities, throughout your course or programme, to work with a range of employers, including those in your locality to enable you to develop the professional, high-level technical and wider skills needed to be successful in your chosen career pathway
  • High quality digitally enabled environments, with cutting edge industry standard equipment, that enables you to gain hands-on experience and technical skills to support you to progress directly into industry
  • Teachers and support staff who are skilled education professionals with high level and relevant industry knowledge in their sector/subject area who can support you to develop your own professional practice, industry knowledge and higher-level skills
  • Opportunity for you to reflect on and give feedback on your learning experience to help us to ensure we deliver high quality courses/programmes that are of high value to you and others
  • Support to progress your own career pathway to higher level jobs and/or learning, relevant to your future career aspirations and to develop your skills in managing your own professional career journey

Be involved

Working with the GMIoT offers you the opportunity
to build your brand with the future workforce.
Find out how we can help you fill your skills gap, diversify your workforce and attract your next generation of highly skilled talent.

Employer benefits

Backed by £290 million in government investment, The GMIoT offer access to state-of-the-art technology and facilities. Find out more about how
the GMIoT can give your organisation the edge.