IoT & Construction Industries

The IoT offers specialist courses combining academic study with hands-on industry experience, preparing students for skilled careers and innovation-driven roles. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong employer partnerships, the Lincolnshire IoT drives regional economic growth by equipping learners with relevant skills aligned to local and national industry demands.

The HR team works closely with The College to align opportunities with both business needs and individual ambitions. Managers actively support staff development, identifying pathways that encourage retention and career progression.

The HR team works closely with The College to align opportunities with both business needs and individual ambitions. Managers actively support staff development, identifying pathways that encourage retention and career progression. Training is central to their strategy, helping employees grow in confidence, take on greater responsibility, and develop the skills needed to succeed. Together, Fold Hill Foods and The College create meaningful opportunities, investing in people, skills, and future success..

Ark supports students through work experience placements, guest lectures, and practical insights that connect the curriculum with real-world industry expectations. Regular involvement with Digital Technology students, both on campus and at Ark’s Spalding base, helps them build confidence, technical skills, and career direction.

The partnership also supports Ark’s recruitment strategy. Longer-term placements give the company the chance to mentor students and assess their potential in a real working environment, offering a meaningful alternative to traditional interviews. Several former students are now part of Ark’s service desk, workshop, and engineering teams. By sharing expertise and offering tailored training, Ark ICT Solutions demonstrates the value of collaboration, benefiting learners, businesses, and the wider community.

Boston College’s open-door approach and practical involvement have helped the Councils reach deeper into communities, offering hands-on experiences that spark ambition and build confidence. One standout success: a local student who took part in STEM Racing at the College went on to beat thousands of applicants to secure an apprenticeship with the Mercedes F1 team.

For Liz King, Investment and Skills Officer, the partnership is “hugely significant” — enhancing local events, creating pipelines for future talent, and showing young people what’s possible. It’s a model of how education and local government can work together to inspire the next generation.

LCVS supports students into meaningful roles, while Boston College provides space, expertise, and curriculum flexibility. The partnership spans administration apprenticeships (including an Apprentice of the Year), involvement in key College events such as Freshers Fairs and International Volunteer Day, curriculum feedback via the Industry Skills Board, and a jointly signed Memorandum of Understanding.

Rooted in shared values, the relationship is warm and responsive. Students gain confidence and real-world experience, while local charities benefit from new connections and visibility — together contributing to a stronger, more engaged community.