The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) has announced a new strategic partnership with the BBC.

The organisation says that the collaboration will play a vital role in shaping the region’s digital and technical talent pipeline, providing Greater Manchester’s learners and workforce with the skills needed for the future of media.

As one of the largest technical employers in the North West, with over 3,500 staff based at its MediaCityUK site in Salford, the BBC will play an essential role in the GMIoT’s mission to deliver cutting-edge higher technical education aligned to the needs of industry.

The partnership will help create new routes into creative media, engineering and digital technology roles through high-quality vocational training and degree-level apprenticeships.