InfoLab21 Graduate Academy
In January 2007 the KBC launched the InfoLab21 Graduate Academy (IGA) providing ICT assistance for ICT & Digital small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North West. The project is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
Aim
The aim of the InfoLab21 Graduate Academy is to raise the capability of digital industries in the region and enhance the competitive advantage of the ICT/Digital sector by providing access to IT graduates’ skills and academic research & development.
At the same time the IGA increases the employability of graduates and supports graduate retention in the region.
Projects
The (IGA) is supported by experienced Team Leaders and a Group Project Manager. Their remit is to provide short-term ICT project solutions to eligible* SMEs. A project will represent an average of 2-4 weeks work and would normally involve a large amount of collaborative work with the SME assisted.
Expertise
Supported by InfoLab21 PhD staff and approved InfoLab21 suppliers, the IGA can provide solutions and consultancy on areas such as networking, security best practice, applications development, front and back end web development and ecommerce.
In Depth
Project Manager Sarah Bennett talks about the aims and successes of the IGA with comments from the Graduates themselves.
How We Can Help
Do you worry about loss of time & money that security vulnerabilities cause your business?
Do you worry about how your infrastructure can cope with rapid expansion?
Ever thought about Disaster Recovery?
Are you aware of the potential of collaborative working and how to manage the process?
Have you thought about the role that new technologies play in growing your business?
To see if your company is eligible for this free support please contact Business Development Officers
Nick King
tel: +44 (0)1524 510447
mob: +44 (0)7772 175777
n.king@lancaster.ac.uk
Colin McLaughlin
tel: +44 (0)01524 510443
mob: +44 (0)7810 768265
c.i.mclaughlin@lancaster.ac.uk
