Learning Light
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1 St James Row, Sheffield, S1 2EU
Tel +44 (0)114 223 2442; Web www.learninglight.com
6 November 2006
Learning Light promotes e-learning investment from USA and waves the
flag for UK e-learning in the USA
Learning Light, a non-profit Centre of Excellence which highlights and
promotes best practice in the use of learning technologies in the
workplace, is helping to promote the UK's e-learning capacity to US
firms as well as helping the North of England attract inward investment
from the USA.
Learning Light (LL), a non-profit Centre of Excellence which highlights
and promotes best practice in the use of learning technologies in the
workplace, and the North of England Inward Investment Agency (NoE) is
collaborating to promote the UK's capacity to produce top quality
bespoke e-learning materials as well as to encourage US-based producers
of e-learning and related products and services to expand to, and
invest in, South Yorkshire.
Representatives of both LL and NoE are attending the 'Learning 2006'
conference, being held in Orlando, Florida, from 5th to 8th November,
with the NoE as one of the event's sponsors. Hosted by US e-learning
guru, Elliott Masie, Learning 2006 is a major event in the US
e-learning calendar and has attracted over 1,200 delegates.
"Over the last 20 years or so, the UK has developed skills and
expertise in all aspects of designing, developing and delivering
e-learning materials to the point where UK e-learning producers now
lead the European market," commented Mark Pittaway, LL's CEO. "It makes
sense for US e-learning producers looking to develop their markets
throughout Europe to make use of this expertise and market leading
position by coming to the UK."
"The NoE highlights the advantages which the North of England can bring
to a company's strategic vision and can add value to clients' plans by
working closely with them connecting them to its private and public
sector network, while providing a powerful, independent consultancy
service," explained the organisation's UK Project Director, Piers
Willson. "Furthermore, it partners with companies that have already
invested in the region, helping them to anticipate strategic shifts and
facilitate operation in the region, while constantly improving their
North of England experience."
Willson added that, since LL is a Centre of Excellence promoting best
practice in the use of learning technologies in the workplace, the NoE
is enlisting its help at Learning 2006 in explaining, to the event's
delegates, the e-learning market in the UK and the benefits of them
establishing a base in Yorkshire.
"There are also some grants being made available to attract inward
investors from the US e-learning industry to south Yorkshire," revealed
LL's David Patterson.
"There are already some 800 US companies with bases in the NoE region,
which encompasses the North West and North East of England, as well as
Yorkshire. These companies are a valuable source of employment in the
region and there is every reason to suppose that more US firms can
benefit from investing here - and creating jobs locally.
"Sheffield, for example, has excellent communications with the rest of
Britain, a strong pool of skilled workers who are experienced in the
'digital industries' and a number of large, potential customers for
these e-learning products and services."
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About the North of England Inward Investment Agency
North of England Inward Investment Agency highlights the advantages
which the North of England can bring to a company's strategic vision.
It offers a tailored approach to service delivery to respond to
clients' unique business needs when planning a North of England
presence.
It adds value to clients' plans by working closely with them as part of
their team and connecting them to its private and public sector network
while providing a powerful, independent consultancy service.
Furthermore, it partners with companies that have already invested in
the region to anticipate strategic shifts and facilitate operation in
the region, while constantly improving their North of England
experience.
The North of England Inward Investment Agency is a team of 13 people
located in four offices across North America. It represents the three
Regional Development Agencies for the North of England: Northwest
Development Agency, Yorkshire Forward and One NorthEast. This enables
the North of England Inward Investment Agency to call upon the
expertise of some 1,000 industry, business and economic development
specialists. Given that these agencies are UK government sponsored, it
also means that it is in a position to advise organisations not only
expertly and confidentially but also free of charge.
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