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Skills Bootcamps for the Workplace

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What are Skills Bootcamps?

Skills Bootcamps for the Workplace provide flexible hands-on courses of up to 16 weeks in duration, which are part of the government’s commitment for individuals to have access to Skills for Life.

  • Skills Bootcamps aim to help participants to find jobs in a range of growing sectors across the Liverpool City Region and help employers to close skills gaps. The programme is funded by the Department for Education and developed locally by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, working closely with local employers.

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  • What Sectors?

    Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is currently approved to deliver Skills Bootcamps in the following sectors:

    • Construction
    • Digital
    • Green Skills
    • Pathways to Accelerated Apprenticeships
    • Rail
    • HGV*
    • Engineering & Manufacturing
    • Health & Social Care
    • Creative Industries
    • Hospitality & Visitor Economy
    • Leadership & Management
    • Professional Services

    * Please note all HGV places for this funding phase have been allocated. We’re currently working with our partners to review if further places can be offered and will advise update this webpage accordingly.

    Individuals

    Skills Bootcamps are the modern, practical way to build your skills to get the job you want. If you’re aged 19+, in work, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work after a break, and looking to quickly increase your skills in a specific area and fast-track into a new job or get ahead with your current employer, a Skills Bootcamp could be the right choice for you. If you are interested in participating in a Skills Bootcamp more information can now be found on the LCR Be More website.

  • Here you will find more information about the sectors that are covered by Skills Bootcamps along with a list of currently approved Skills Bootcamps where you can apply direct with our training providers to take part.

  • If you have any other specific queries please contact the team via email at [email protected]

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    Employers

    Skills Bootcamps will help employers play a leading role in the skills system by enabling them to fill skills gaps at a local level. You can play a key role in designing and developing bespoke training to fit the skills needs of your organisation. You can encourage your existing staff to take a Skills Bootcamp, helping your business to fill skills gaps whilst also investing in retaining your people. Alternatively, you could look to offer a job interview to an individual who completes a Skills Bootcamp and recruit new talent into your organisation.

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    Training Providers

    We are looking for experienced training providers who can deliver Skills Bootcamps at Level 2 or Level 3 standard (level dependant on sector) for up to 16 weeks

  • In order to deliver Skills Bootcamps, training providers are required to meet the minimum requirements of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

  • Training providers who are interested in delivering Skills Bootcamps can find further information by clicking the button below.

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