Fully-funded, flexible courses...
Looking to start your career, upskill or even change jobs? Skills Bootcamps are free*, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks based in Cornwall giving you the opportunity to build in-demand skills that local employers need.
Skills Bootcamps are available in these areas:
🔧 Construction
đź’» Digital
🌱 Green industries
đź©ş Health
🍴 Hospitality
đź“Š Professional services
*Free for individuals looking to upskill or switch careers. Employers looking to train existing staff may need to contribute to costs.
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“Skills Bootcamps have really made a difference for me. They've given me confidence and the want to push forward. You learn so much and the people are awesome. I recommend it to everyone. I think it's brilliant.”
Owner Moorlands Cafe and GrillWho can do a Skills Bootcamp?
Skills Bootcamps are open to anyone aged 19 and over. Most don’t require any previous experience - just a good level of English and a willingness to learn. (Some courses may have extra requirements - check the course info for details.)
You can join a Skills Bootcamp if you are:
âś” Unemployed
âś” Employed and looking to upskill or change career
âś” Self-employed
If you're currently employed and want to upskill in your role, your employer may be asked to co-fund the course - talk to your manager to find out more.
“The Skills Bootcamp was an opportunity to progress my skills. It can help you sharpen up your current skills or learn a whole new thing from scratch. It's just a great starting block for a potential great career.”
Welding Graduate Skills BootcampsQualifications you'll get
Some Skills Bootcamps offer recognised qualifications, others don’t. It depends on the course and provider.
Even if you don’t get a formal qualification, you’ll gain real-world skills that can lead to a job, further training, or an apprenticeship that does.
What comes next...
Once you've finished your Skills Bootcamp, you're guaranteed a job interview with a local employer. You could also:
- Step into a new job or apprenticeship
- Progress in your current role
- Unlock new opportunities if you're self-employed
“I wanted a change of direction and the bootcamp was a great way to learn a set of new skills in a supportive environment. I think the bootcamps are a great idea and I like the fact I had the opportunity to go on a fully funded course to learn something new. We’re really lucky to have this available to us.”
Welder Truro and Penwith College 
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.