What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are short, co-funded flexible training programmes hosted locally and built to address skills gaps in various sectors. They aren’t just for individuals; they are a smart move for businesses too.
Aid recruitment or upskill and energise your existing team with ready-built courses or work with us to co-design a programme that will fill real skills gaps in your business.
Why get involved?
• Train your team with industry-relevant, practical skills
• Cut recruitment costs with homegrown talent
• Boost motivation and fresh thinking across your workforce
• Speed up apprenticeships - Skills Bootcamps count as prior learning, saving time and money
Let’s build the skills your business needs - together.
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.
Industry-relevant expertise. Participants gain knowledge aligned with industry standards, making your business more competitive and innovative.
Confidence boosting. Acquiring relevant expertise boosts employees' confidence in their abilities, encouraging proactive problem-solving and creative thinking.
Accelerated apprenticeships. Skills Bootcamps can be recognised as prior learning and used to help prepare for an apprenticeship. That means the apprentice should be able to complete their apprenticeship programme in less time and cost to their employer after completing a Skills Bootcamp course.
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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.
