{"id":53747,"date":"2025-12-03T07:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T07:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/?p=53747"},"modified":"2025-12-01T14:40:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:40:22","slug":"college-cuts-ribbon-on-new-institute-of-technology-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/news\/college-cuts-ribbon-on-new-institute-of-technology-building\/","title":{"rendered":"College cuts ribbon on new Institute of Technology building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/dcg\/\">Derby College Group<\/a> has officially opened a new educational facility at one of its campuses, which aims to drive innovation, technical skills and industrial collaboration across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) building at the college\u2019s Roundhouse Campus, aims to address the increasing demand for skilled professionals and in-technology related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The multi-million-pound building is already showing strong outcomes, with 315 students currently enrolled across higher technical programmes, gaining valuable skills that bridge theory with real-world industry practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, an official opening and showcase event was held, which brought together employers, civic leaders, education partners and stakeholders from across the region to demonstrate the EMIoT\u2019s powerful role in developing the workforce of tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carol Dixon, director of employer partnerships at DCG, said: \u201cWe are incredibly proud of the momentum behind the East Midlands Institute of Technology, with 315 students now enrolled; the growth speaks for itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis marks a real step-change not just for technical education, but for how we build lasting bridges between education and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe IoT will continue to strengthen partnerships for DCG and help us expand on all the fantastic work already underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe East Midlands is developing the talent pipeline our industries need, and this is only the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IoTpic1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53748\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IoTpic1.png 963w, https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IoTpic1-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IoTpic1-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IoTpic1-80x54.png 80w, https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IoTpic1-600x404.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>DCG is a founding partner in the EMIoT, working alongside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/university-of-derby\/\">University of Derby<\/a>, Loughborough College and Loughborough University; supported by employers including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/rolls-royce\/\">Rolls-Royce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/toyota\/\">Toyota<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/alstom\/\">Alstom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/bloc-digital\/\">Bloc Digital<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official opening event began with a welcome from Andrew Cochrane, chair of governors at DCG, who shared his pride in seeing the new facilities officially launched and already benefitting learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said: \u201cIt was a pleasure to welcome everyone to see these impressive facilities in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis marks a significant milestone for DCG and for the region. 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