The Black Country FE Innovation Service is a Innovate U.K Funded project bringing together five Further Education colleges to support SMEs in fostering innovation and making efficiencies across your business. Colleges across the region have a huge range of equipment and technologies that usually support formal training courses, and the Black Country FE Innovation Service is committed to extending this, giving you the chance to try out innovative ways of increasing productivity or reducing waste before embedding them into your business. Dudley College of Technology’s focus is on advanced manufacturing and engineering.
Who We Are
Andrew Homer
Innovation Consultant
Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of innovation. Within his new role, as Innovation Consultant, he will provide local SMEs looking to implement digital projects with free audits, project advice and consultations. Upon starting the role, Andrew said that “I am looking forward to sharing my experience and extensive knowledge in advanced engineering and manufacturing with local and regional SMEs. The goal of this project is to help businesses develop innovative practices utilising emerging technologies.”
Catherine Jones
Innovation Support Technician
Catherine has worked across many industries, specialising in modern manufacturing techniques and will support Andrew in supporting local SMEs aiming to boost within their companies. When launching the project, Catherine commented that “I am really excited to start this role, I am eager to apply my experience and skills and to support local SMEs.”Get in Touch
For more information on how this project can support your business, please call 07436 950 432 or email innovation@dudleycol.ac.uk
