Looking to the Future for FE and Skills
In this article, we talk with Paul about the past and looking to the future of FE and Skills. Q. We recently had the Ofsted…
skills bootcamp
What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are short-term (of up to 16 weeks) training programs designed to equip individuals with in-demand skills for specific industries or job roles.
These bootcamps typically focus on practical, hands-on learning, providing participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter or progress in their chosen field.
In the Spring ‘Back to Work’ budget 2023 the Chancellor announced the government is providing £34.4m funding for an additional 8,000 placements in 24-25. This will provide opportunities for people to reskill in high-value sectors such as construction and digital.
The skills you’ll learn in these short courses could help you change careers or progress in your existing job by giving you valuable training that enhances your work experience and your knowledge of a specific industry.
Ofsted: Skills Bootcamps will help plug skills gaps, but improvements are needed
Ofsted (@Ofstednews) has today published findings from a thematic survey of the quality of education provided in Skills Bootcamps. Ofsted’s survey found that, while learners…
IN4 Group’s Skills City to train over 1000 people from underrepresented groups into tech careers and apprenticeship starts
IN4 Group, a leading provider of skills, innovation and start-up growth services, is set to train over 1000 people from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds into…
Overwhelming support for Skills Bootcamps to continue
The Skills Bootcamps (employer-led training initiatives) were announced in September 2020 and aimed to test approaches for roll-out to other industries and skillsets. The aim of bootcamps…