Learning Light
Second Floor, Gladstone Building,
1 St James Row, Sheffield, S1 2EU
Tel +44 (0)114 223 2442; Web www.learninglight.com
29th March 2010
Learning Light helps create jobs in Yorkshire and Humberside
Learning Light's business contacts and facilitation skills have
helped its client companies in the field of corporate e-learning to
create a 'significant number of jobs' in the last 12 months.
According to David Patterson, of Learning Light, a company limited
by guarantee that focuses on promoting the use of e-learning and
learning technologies: "Our main activity is 'delivering business
interventions' on behalf of organisations in the corporate
e-learning world which are based in the Yorkshire and Humberside
region.
"This region now houses, arguably, the largest concentration of
e-learning developers in the UK - having recently taken over top
spot from the sector's 'traditional' heartland of the Brighton area.
"Not only have we been able to use our business contacts with
e-learning buyers and suppliers around the world to help create jobs
in this region but we have also helped one e-learning company -
based in Keighley, West Yorkshire - to expand its operations by
opening an office in Philadelphia in the USA," he added.
Steve Ash, Director of Sales and Marketing at LINE Communications
commented: "The support we have had from Learning Light has resulted
in a number of new clients working with LINE. This has contributed
to LINE's recognition as being the UK market leader for bespoke
e-learning solutions."
"Learning Light has had a dramatic, positive impact on our
business," said Patrick Fitzpatrick, of PTK Learning. "PTK Learning
is a young ambitious e-learning company, which now has a talented
project team thanks to Learning Light's support and assistance.
"Over the last 18 months we set our sights on developing an
effective team to deliver highly engaging e-learning solutions and
finding the right calibre of talent was critical. The reputation and
experience of the Learning Light team has made our vision a reality.
"We now deliver a wide range of e-learning solutions from
interactive 3D web based content to iPhone learning apps - and we're
soon to create game console learning delivery," he added.
"Over the last 12 months we have recruited six project delivery
staff - and we expect to at least double this over the next 12
months. We are looking forward to continuing the very strong
relationship we have with Learning Light for the foreseeable
future."
Steve Rayson, a Partner at the award-winning e-learning solutions
provider, Kineo, added: "We decided to set up an office in Sheffield
after discussions with Learning Light, who were very helpful and
supportive. The decision has been highly beneficial as we were able
to recruit a great team from the local area, which we are continuing
to grow.
"This week we have appointed a new Solutions Consultant and we are
currently looking to move office in order to accommodate our growing
team. As we grow, we believe it's helpful to have Learning Light's
support, with their knowledge of the local market, and we're looking
forward to a successful future in Sheffield. "
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Notes for Editors
About Learning Light Ltd
Learning Light is a non-profit organisation that builds relationships
between learning technology researchers, suppliers, buyers and learners
providing learner-centric information to encourage the growth of
learning technologies. By sharing comprehensive research, highlighting
successes and failures, Learning Light helps to promote the learning
technologies community.
Learning Light provides bespoke and individual services to help both
buyers and suppliers of learning technologies (e-Learning). Its current
services include:
Research Services
Providing access to expert insights, advice and guidance built on
indepth research. Helping organisations to effectively implement
learning technologies (e-Learning) and integrate them within their
workflow processes.
Membership Services
Partnering with leading thinkers in the industry and providing a
network for all interested in the field to share information,
knowledge, insight, experience and expertise, through utilising online
community tools, networking events, conferences and guru seminars.
Professional Services
Our highly experienced team offers organisations access to range of
competitively priced consultancy services supporting buyers with the
effective implementation of their learning technology (e-Learning)
requirements. And, for suppliers, helping to provide a range of
services to assist market awareness and generate growth.
In addition, Learning Light provides a comprehensive Professional
Development programme to help Learning & Development professionals
understand the significance of learning technologies in the workplace
today and how to effectively implement them within the workflow
processes of their organisation.
Sheffield-based Learning Light is supported by Yorkshire Forward, the
regional development agency for Yorkshire, and the Humber and Objective
1 South Yorkshire.
Further information from:
Mark
Pittaway/ Kay Simpson, Learning Light, 0114 201 5703
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405
www.learninglight.com
