Manchester, UK: The role of private business in providing advanced and up-to-speed education in tech is becoming more and more pertinent. It’s not only a priority regionally, but globally too.

EON Reality’s VR Innovation Academy takes on 50 students, aged 18+ every year, with the free course taking place 4 days per week and lasting for 8 months.

Students can expect to learn:

·      Code

·      Design

·      Development

·      Software creation

·      Virtual and augmented reality, within a global business context

·      Career development classes

Manchester’s intake – typically a mix of graduates and further education leavers looking for something more direct-to-industry, has already begun. Those interested are urged to apply here [https://www.eonreality.com/offices/manchester/], with open days happening at its Manchester site this year:

·      Thursday 15th June

·      Tuesday 18th July

The term begins on the 4th September and ends in April, combining the techniques of a development bootcamp, and a traditional studio classroom environment.

The company core value is that ‘Knowledge Is A Human Right’, dating back to the business being established in 1999 as specialists in Knowledge Transfer solutions built through virtual, augmented and mixed reality. The Academies are connected globally, in places such as Melbourne, Australia and Mauritius. This teaching resource contributes a huge part of this vision – as well as helping the business discover the best talent to take on as part of its global team.

EON Reality UK has been actively training students since 2013, boosting the digital and creative workforce to maintain Manchester’s status as one of the world-leading hubs in technology and digital based-business.

“Innovation is mission-critical for every business,” said Mark Bridgeman, Managing Director of EON Reality UK.

“Our UK hub comprises of 3 different elements. Our VR Academy, our mixed realities Showroom, and our Studio.

He continued: “The UK is one of the largest centres within EON Reality’s global network. By joining the Academy, you can help truly develop the future using all the latest technology to learn about solutions in virtual, augmented and mixed reality.”