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Skills Bootcamps for businesses.

Skills Bootcamps help businesses develop the skills they need to grow. These short, practical courses are designed with employers and training providers to help people gain skills they can use straight away. Whether you're looking to upskill your current team or support recruitment, Skills Bootcamps can help.

Why get involved? 

  • Build practical skills across your workforce
  • Reduce recruitment costs and develop talent from within
  • Boost confidence, motivation and fresh ideas
  • Prepare employees for apprenticeships and shorten training times
  • Access funded training designed around employer needs

Costs

Employers can access high-quality training with most costs covered. SMEs contribute just 10% towards training costs, while larger employers contribute 30%. Businesses recruiting someone who has completed a Skills Bootcamp pay nothing towards training.

19+ Available for employees aged 19+
16 weeks Short, flexible courses lasting up to 16 weeks.
90% Up to 90% of training costs covered.

Benefits of Skills Bootcamps

Tailored training.  Skills Bootcamps can be customised to match your business needs, ensuring employees learn skills directly applicable to their roles.   

Increased productivity. Equipping your workforce with up-to-date skills enhances productivity and efficiency, leading to improved business outcomes. 

Talent retention. By investing in your employees' development, you can foster loyalty and create a positive work environment, reducing staff turnover. 

Skills employers need today. Participants gain knowledge aligned with industry standards, making your business more competitive and innovative. 

More confident teams. Acquiring relevant expertise boosts employees' confidence in their abilities, encouraging proactive problem-solving and creative thinking. 

Prepare employees for apprenticeships. Skills Bootcamps can help employees build the knowledge and skills they need before starting an apprenticeship. This prior learning may reduce the length of the apprenticeship programme, helping employees progress more quickly while saving employers time and training costs. 

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    Review your business needs and pinpoint areas where your team needs upskilling or reskilling to stay competitive.

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    Check available Skills Bootcamps that align with your sector and workforce requirements. These are short, practical courses designed for immediate impact.

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    If current options don’t fit, collaborate with us and your sector, to create a bespoke Skills Bootcamp tailored to your business goals and roles. Get in touch if you need help.

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    Take advantage of co-funded training with up to 90% of costs covered. SMEs pay just 10%, large employers 30%. Courses are free for learners.

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    Support your employees through the Skills Bootcamp, integrate their new skills into your operations, and enjoy benefits like improved productivity, reduced recruitment costs, and accelerated apprenticeships.

Funded by the Department for Education, Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping people across the country gain valuable skills for life. In Cornwall, the programme is led by Cornwall Council.

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