What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are flexible, short-term training programmes designed to help adults gain industry-specific skills, enhance their employability, and progress within their chosen career path.
These employer-focused programmes combine tailored support, practical training, and industry-relevant learning to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to secure employment, change careers, or advance professionally.
Skills Bootcamps are available to adults aged 19 and over who are employed, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work following a career break.
In addition to providing a direct pathway into employment, Skills Bootcamps can also lead to accelerated apprenticeships and further career development opportunities.
Why consider a Skills Bootcamp?
- Enhance your career opportunities and open new doors
- Deepen your expertise and aspire to a more advanced position
- Gain your confidence to pursue a career change
- Keep progressing in your current role
- Improve your knowledge and skills
- We will support you into employment
- Success Rates: 67% for Teaching Assistant, 71% for Welding, 80% for Retrofit
Employer Benefits:
Skills Bootcamps provide an effective route for employers looking to recruit new talent or develop the skills of their existing workforce.
By partnering with a Skills Bootcamp, employers can access work-ready candidates with relevant industry training while receiving support with recruitment and workforce development.
Funding
Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for eligible unemployed learners.
For employed learners and employers wishing to upskill existing staff, employer contributions apply:
- Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): 10% contributions
- Large Employers: 30% contribution
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be aged 19 or over
- Live or work in Staffordshire / Black Country (dependent on which bootcamp you do)
- Not currently in education
- Have lived in the UK for at least three years
Staffordshire Bootcamps
Funded by Staffordshire County Council, PTP deliver a range of Skills Bootcamps across Staffordshire
Available bootcamps:
- Welding
- Support Work
- Adult Care Work
- Residential Childcare
- Leadership & Management (for employed individuals only)
- Business & Professional
- Logistics
West Midlands Bootcamps
Funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority, PTP deliver Skills Bootcamps in the Black Country area.
Available bootcamps:
- Welding Bootcamps
- Retrofit Bootcamps
Who is eligible?
- Individuals: if you’re eager to learn and looking to boost your skills, you can enroll in a Skills Bootcamp
- Businesses: if your workforce has a skills gap, you can take part in a Skills Bootcamp to help upskill your employees
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19
- Not currently in education
- Been a UK resident for 3+ years
- Living in the West Midlands
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Info and support
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