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Skills Bootcamps

Discover new opportunities for business skills development through Employer-led Skills Bootcamps.

Dorset and Somerset Skills Bootcamps

Do you wish training programmes were developed differently?

 

Are you looking for a skills solution that fits your business needs?

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What are Skills Bootcamps?

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for adults aged 19 or over. A Skills Bootcamp is a flexible training program specifically designed to address the in-demand skills required by employers in various sectors.

 

Skills Bootcamps cater to the diverse needs of adults aged 19 and above, including those who are full-time or part-time employed, unemployed, returning to work after a break, self-employed, prisoners on temporary release, and those due to be released in 6 months.

 

These Skills Bootcamps are intensive training programs that enable you or your business to acquire new skills and knowledge in a particular field or industry.

Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Skills Bootcamp

Starting in 2024

🚚 Unleash Your Potential with a HGV Skills Bootcamp in Somerset!

  • Fully-funded HGV Skills
  • Free to everyone who meets the Eligibility requirements
  • Novice to category C, up to 32-ton lorry / C + E
  • Guaranteed Interview: We’re invested in your career and not just about training. Benefit from an interview with an employer upon completion to kickstart your new career.

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Skills Bootcamp Routes

Discover new opportunities for skills development and career advancement with our Employer-led Skills Bootcamps program. Whether you're seeking to bridge your business's skills gap and stay competitive or explore avenues for personal growth,
Skills Bootcamps may offer the solution you need.

I'm a business interested in Skills Bootcamps

As an employer, you have three options:
1) Customised training to upskill your employees based on your business needs.
2) Interview learners who have successfully completed a Skills Bootcamp.
3) Put people forward for Skills Bootcamps that you haven’t employed yet, as long as you guarantee to give them an interview at the end
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I'm an individual interested in Skills Bootcamps

This pathway is perfect for individuals seeking to enhance their skill set and who are interested in participating in a Skills Bootcamp.

What are Employer-led Skills Bootcamps?

Who are they for?

Our Employer-led Skill Bootcamps are for any business in Somerset or Dorset, small, medium or large, looking to either upskill their current staff or recruit new employees with specific skills.

What are the costs?

If your business has less than 250 employees, you’ll only pay 10% of the total cost of the Skills Bootcamp, with the government funding the other 90%.

For larger organisations, you’ll pay 30% of the total cost of the Skills Bootcamp, with the government funding the other 70%.

These programs effectively prepare employees for real-world challenges and job progression opportunities by aligning the training with your business needs and industry trends.

Skills Bootcamps Sectors for Dorset and Somerset

These are the sectors for our Skills Bootcamps. 

If your business is in a different sector, please still get in touch with us.

  • Construction
  • Digital
  • Early Years
  • Engineering / Technical
  • Green Skills
  • Health and Social Care
  • Hospitality
  • HVG
  • Leadership and Management
  • Retail

Digital

Businesses involved in technology, digital marketing, software development, and related fields.

Construction

Companies engaged in construction projects, infrastructure development, and building trades.

Hospitality

Businesses in the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industries.

Retail

Retail companies operating in the retail sector, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce businesses.

Green Skills

Organisations focused on sustainable practices, renewable energy, and environmental conservation.

Engineering / Technical

Businesses in engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries.

HGV

Companies involved in transportation and logistics, particularly those using heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).

 

Leadership and Management

Leadership and Management

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Health and Social Care

Organisations providing healthcare, social services, and elderly care.

 

Early Years

Early Years

Organisations focused on Early Years child services.

Skills Bootcamps are offered by colleges and training providers in Dorset and Somerset. Skills Bootcamps offer free training in a range of digital and technical skills. The program aims to help adults learn new skills or to reskill, leading to them developing in-demand skills for roles within growing job sectors, from cybersecurity to construction. Open to unemployed, self-employed and employed people 19+

Benefits of Skills Bootcamps to your Business

Here’s why you should consider Skills Bootcamps for your business:

    • Upskill your team: Stay at the cutting edge of industry trends and advancements by empowering your employees with the most up-to-date skills and knowledge.
    • Fresh talent pool: Access a pool of talented, enthusiastic, and freshly trained Skills Bootcamp graduates eager to make a difference in your organisation.
    • Boost productivity: A skilled and motivated workforce leads to increased productivity and efficiency, ensuring your business thrives in today’s fast-paced world.
    • Address skills gaps: Identify and fill any skills gaps within your organisation, ensuring you have the right expertise for every aspect of your business.
    • Contribute to the community: By providing vacancies to Skills Bootcamp graduates, you support local talent and foster growth in your area.

Contact us to learn more about how Skills Bootcamps can transform your business.

Register your interest

Explore fresh chances to enhance your employee's skills with the Employer-led Skills Bootcamps program.

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We are working together to bring you Skills Bootcamps in Dorset and Somerset.

What are Skills Bootcamps ?

Here’s why you should consider Skills Bootcamps for your business:

  1. Upskill your team: Stay at the cutting edge of industry trends and advancements by empowering your employees with the most up-to-date skills and knowledge.
  2. Fresh talent pool: Access a pool of talented, enthusiastic, and freshly trained Skills Bootcamp graduates who are eager to make a difference in your organization.
  3. Boost productivity: A skilled and motivated workforce leads to increased productivity and efficiency, ensuring your business thrives in today’s fast-paced world.
  4. Address skills gaps: Identify and fill any skills gaps within your organization, ensuring that you have the right expertise for every aspect of your business.
  5. Contribute to the community: By providing vacancies to Skills Bootcamp graduates, you play a crucial role in supporting local talent and fostering growth in your area.

Get in touch with us to learn more about how Skills Bootcamps can transform your business.