Open Source for Business (OS4B) is the exciting joint venture from Yorkshire Forward and nti Leeds, designed to help regional businesses make the most of open source technology to benefit from cost effective IT solutions. Open source Zend and PHP training courses benefit your business solution to provide you with the skills for doing business better.

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nti Works is a programme run by nti Leeds lasting approximately three months, designed to help new graduates start their career in the digital sector. The programme consists of   core training that has been specially designed to help you get started, as well as providing a virtual training account which enables enrollment on to courses from the nti schedule - see www.ntileeds.co.uk/training. (more…)

Our coworking area here at Innovation Showcase, Old Broadcasting House is a great place for startups and freelancers to do business.  Our community of members includes developers, designers, and creatives who value the fantastic location, prestigious business address, the collaborative open space and the cool technology.  We aim to offer a low risk space which lets you focus on developing your potential, your ideas, and your business. (more…)

Green IT is gaining momentum – but it is an area that is complicated by misinformation, tokenism (or ‘greenwashing’) from manufacturers/service providers and misperceptions among end users. At the moment the key driver for most organisations is cost saving, although the UK public sector has published carbon reduction targets for 2012 and 2020. Private sector enterprise now also has to make the choice between meeting carbon reduction targets or paying fines. (more…)

The West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network (WYLLN) - Digital Industries Sector Group is led by Leia Bassett at nti Leeds. In an ever-changing and increasingly competitive economy, WYLLN is providing employers with the tools to invest in the future of its workforce. (more…)

Recruiting a placement student is a way for potential employers to gain access to talented students at Leeds Metropolitan University’s Innovation North - Faculty of Information & Technology. A cost-effective way to for you to bring new skills and knowledge into your organisation.

As part of Innovation North – Faculty of Information & Technology, nti Leeds is supporting the valuable work experience that gives students an insight into their chosen industry and a competitive edge in the job market. The placement period can vary from a few days to over a year and forms parts of the student’s academic qualification.

A student can add value to professional skills and a different perspective that address your business’ needs. This can involve the completion of a project you may have not previously had the time or resource to undertake.

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