Skills Bootcamps
Whether you're an individual looking for a new job role or looking to improve your employability, or a business leader building your dream team, Skills Bootcamps can help you achieve your goals.
Skills Bootcamps are:
• Flexible short courses that last up to 16 weeks
• For learners aged 19+
• Designed to deliver sector-specific skills that are in-demand in South Yorkshire
• An opportunity for a guaranteed interview with a local employer
They are part of the UK Government’s Skills for Life strategy, and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has awarded funding to Learning Organisations across our region to deliver Skills Bootcamps. From July 2024, we have been delivering Skills Bootcamps across Business and Administration, Construction, Green Skills, Creative, and Digital.
Skills Bootcamps will also support individuals across priority groups including:
Low paid workers
The unemployed or out of work
Veterans
Ex-offenders
Women
Ethnic minorities
The over 50s
Those returning to work after a break/maternity leave
People living with a health condition
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If you have further questions about how Skills Bootcamps could help support you as a learner, please email bootcamps@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.
Businesses and Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are government funded training programmes designed to meet your business needs by addressing skills gaps and upskilling your workforce.
How can Skills Bootcamps benefit your business?
• Work with learning organisations to co-design a curriculum that aligns with your specific skills gaps and requirements.
• Reduce your recruitment costs by accessing recently trained individuals, bypassing other lengthy and expensive hiring processes.
• Address industry-specific skill shortages within your existing workforce, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Acquire eager and green graduates passionate about their new skills and ready to put them into practice.
• Show your commitment to local homegrown talent.
They are:
• 90% funded for SMEs
• 70% funded for larger businesses (with more than 250 employers)
If you want to learn more, contact us at bootcamps@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.