the graduate academy 14th november 2007, citylab knowledge business centre

The Graduate Academy

14th November 2007, CityLab

Knowledge Business Centre

Overview


Introduction to the KBC

Background of the Graduate Academy

Presentation by the Graduate Academy

Introduction

Overview


Who / Where is the KBC? What does the KBC do?

Academic Departments

KBC - Graduate Academy Team

KBC - Business Development Team


The Knowledge Business Centre

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What does the KBC do?

Knowledge Business Centre2-way gateway between academia and businessSupporting the growth and competitiveness of regional businessAiding collaboration – joint applied research, academic and student placements Supporting ICT Clusters within the North WestProviding funded projects to assist regional enterprises

ICT FocusState of the art and accredited Microsoft and Cisco training facilities

Resident companies Start ups, spin outs and research departments

Student ProjectsComputing and Communication Systems MSc

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Graduate Academy Support:

Structure11 Project Assistants, 3 Project Technical Officers

AimsProviding quality specialist ICT support for regional SMEs Providing vocational experience and skills for Graduates

DeliveryTwo projects – KEI and IGASupporting digital and none digital companiesPrimarily for ERDF fully eligible companies*Aimed at supporting high growth companiesERDF project run til summer 2008

* See last slide for information on ERDF eligibility

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Part of the InfoLab21 Graduate Academy (I.G.A.) Team

The Graduates…

Stuart Mackie

Mike Mead

Elizabeth Phillips

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Intro to the InfoLab21 Graduate Academy

What is it?12 to 18 month internship (ends June

2008)Team of 10 graduatesFree support to Objective Two eligible

companies

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Intro to the InfoLab21 Graduate Academy

Types of work we doSoftware development I.T. Appraisals and Strategy developmentRequirements Analysis and documentationNetwork reviewsCustom database creation and reviewMobile applications developmentWebsite design and implementation

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• Computer Science at Lancaster University

• Awarded PhD in Computer Science – Feb 2007

• Worked part time for KBC on student projects

• Wanted to expand breadth of knowledge/abilities particularly in a business environment

• Worked on a wide range of projects:

• Web development

• Development of in house content management system

• Mobile games, animation applications

• Career Development

Elizabeth Phillips // Project Assistant

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• Web and Database construction

Lakeland Businesswomen’s Network Web development

EnviroBoat Developments Ltd GPS data display

Elizabeth Phillips // Project Assistant

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Stuart Mackie // Project Assistant

Graduated from Lancaster University Degree in I.T. & Media Communications.

Joined KBC in December ‘06. Worked on a wide range of projects:

Web development: CSS, XHTML, PHP, MySQL Bespoke web application development

Career Development Web development

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Stuart Mackie // Project Assistant

Web development for House of Trix, a brand design company based in Blackburn.

Some examples of work produced during internship:

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Graduated from Edge Hill University BSC Information Systems

Employed as an IT Systems Administrator Joined KBC in December 2006

Expand skill set into new IT areas e.g. Web Development

Further career opportunities Gain recognised qualifications for ‘on-the job’

skills Manage small projects in a ‘safe’ environment

Mike Mead // Project Assistant

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Skill set development in: PHP/MySQL and other web based languages Project and client management Enterprise and Commercial Awareness training Networking and Systems Administration Business Analysis and Systems Appraisals Database Design and Construction

Career Development Project Management

Mike Mead// Project Assistant

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•IT Strategy Reporting and Investigation

Mike Mead // Project Assistant

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Training and Personal Development

Project Management Course Formal training leading to accredited

qualification (equivalent of 1st year degree) ASP.net

Development training NASA

Networks and Systems Administration Informal Courses

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Training and Personal Development

Personal Development Plans (P.D.P’s) Internal training and monitored development

Transferable skills People skills Communication Project manage delivery to clients

Teamwork and Collaboration Joint projects Internal tool development

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Testimonials

“We would like to thank Infolab21 for all their help in the production of what is going to be a very helpful and effective sales tool. With our new CRM system, our business will now be more efficient and productive leading to bigger and better sales.”Claire Chestnutt, Director of Business Development, Oriental Blend of Interiors Ltd

“Very good service, fast turnaround. Provided lots more help than could have imagined. Knowledge was amazing!”Jo Vincent, Director, Jo Vincent Glass Design

“The service is excellent for a small business such as Hubbard Architecture Ltd and I am grateful for the production of a website I could not have achieved otherwise.”Phillip Hubbard, Director, Hubbard Architecture

“Speed and response to brief was spot on.”Megan Henshall, Company Director, Cinnamon Ltd

“We have all been very impressed by Lancaster University staff and expertise and are very pleased with the results.”Lucy Barden, Membership Secretary, Lakeland Businesswomen’s Network

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Contact Details

Graduate Academy Team Sarah Bennett 01524 510441 / [email protected] Stuart Mackie 01524 510438 / [email protected] Mike Mead 01524 510439 / [email protected] Elizabeth Phillips 01524 510571 / [email protected]

Business Development Team Nick King 01524 510447 / [email protected] Colin McLaughlin 01524 510443 / [email protected]

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SME Definitions < 250 employees < €50m/£34m turnover or < €43m/£29m balance sheet Reference parent company details

Objective 2 Fully Eligible Areas Website: www.objectivetwo.co.uk Trading or registerred address

Business Activity Ideally Business to Business None “retail” in nature

ERDF Funding eligibility:

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