Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.
Read on for Skills Bootcamp training we are funding if you wish to develop your skills, or find out more if you are an employer or skills provider.
The training is funded through the Department of Education's, National Skills Fund and forms part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain Skills for Life.
If you’re aged 19 and over and looking to change sectors or progress in your current industry, a Skills Bootcamp could be your next step to a better job with more job security and higher wages over time.
Skills Bootcamps offer funded courses of up to 16 weeks, providing the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast track to an interview with a local employer or progress with an existing employer.
The flexible approach allows you to train around your existing commitments and there are opportunities for many types of learners - whether you are currently employed, unemployed, recently graduated or wanting to re-enter work.
"The Skills Bootcamp went above and beyond my expectations - it was the perfect combination of theory, practical and demonstration."
If you are having issues contacting providers or would like to submit a question or query, contact us at skills@westofengland-ca.gov.uk below with ‘Skills Bootcamps’ in the subject line.
The training is funded through the Department of Education's, National Skills Fund and forms part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain Skills for Life.
You can find out more about Skills for Life: it all starts with skills campaign here.