From 10 March, we’re seeking applications from training providers and employers to deliver Skills Bootcamps, using innovative approaches to address in-demand skills.
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking applications from organisations to deliver Skills Bootcamps as part of the region’s Wave 6 Skills Bootcamps Programme, funded through the Department for Education (DfE)
The programme is seeking applications from organisations capable of collaborating to co-design and co-deliver innovative approaches to address in-demand skills. These collaborations can be new or existing and can involve any combination of employers, training providers, colleges, universities, sector representatives, and/or other community or charity organisations - there is no set formula.
Training providers and employers can apply for the fund.
Employers can collaborate with relevant training providers or use their own in-house training functions to deliver training. There is also an opportunity to form partnerships with other employers if the skills need is the same. Although training is free for learners, there is a small contribution required depending on the size of the employer.
We're seeking applications from organisations to co-design and deliver innovative training solutions for in-demand skills.
Find the application document in the section below. Select a sector, choose a lot to deliver and then download the relevant document listed. All appendices available at the bottom of the page.
The specification and application documents will help you understand more about what's expected from a Skills Bootcamps provider.
Funding per lot and max cost per learner details are in the specification and application documents.
Applications must be submitted electronically to both multiplyandskillsbootcamps@westofengland-ca.gov.uk and skills@westofengland-ca.gov.uk, including the words “Skills Bootcamps” in the subject line.
You must apply a read receipt to all applications submitted.
You will receive a formal email receipt of your application no more than 2 working days after submission. If you do not receive this, you should contact multiplyandskillsbootcamps@westofengland-ca.gov.uk.
More details can be found in the specification and application documents.
Strengthen your bid and understand more about Skills Bootcamps; watch a recording of the launch event, which took place 10th March 2025.
You may also download a copy of the presentation deck here (pdf, 1mb)
Applying for Call 2? Watch a recording of the Call 2 funding information event.
You may also download a copy of the presentation deck here (pptx, 1mb)
Get the edge on your Skills Bootcamps bid: watch the recording from our tools and tips webinar.
The session shares best practice about bid writing in general.
You may also download a copy of the presentation deck here (pdf, 1mb).
Download and read the latest FAQ document (docx, 1mb) to understand more about applying to deliver Wave 6 Skills Bootcamps.
Want to offer Skills Bootcamps within your organisation, but not ready to apply for funding? Connect with our regional experts.
Affordable training, big impact - designed with your business in mind.
Skills Bootcamps help fill local skills gaps and vacancies. They offer people access to skills, training and new career opportunities, and they offer employers access to specialist training for the skills they need.
The fund supports employers to deliver bespoke training initiatives that meet short to mid-term skills shortages and are expected to deliver progressions into work, a new role, new responsibilities or new contracts.
The programme is funded through the Department of Education's National Skills Fund and forms part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping adults 19+ gain Skills for Life (external link).