£3 million secured to fund more Skills Bootcamps across South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has been awarded £3 million from the Department for Education to continue and expand its Skills Bootcamps provision across the region.

Skills Bootcamps form part of the Government’s Skills for Life strategy, designed to help those aged 19+ onto the career ladder, transition back into work or progress in work while also helping employers meet skills needs across the region.

The courses are flexible and can last up to 16 weeks, whilst providing individuals with the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of a guaranteed interview with a local employer upon completion of the course.

Designed with employers, Skills Bootcamps courses are aligned with industry needs, bridging the gap between the regional skills demand and its supply.

From April 2024 those eligible for the Skills Bootcamps will be able to apply directly to the providers who will be delivering across the following areas:

Digital
Green Skills
Construction and the Built Environment
Business and Administration services
Creative

Fliss Miller, Director of Skills at SYMCA, said: “This £3m in funding will help to deliver skills development for people across the region who have a keen interest in specific career areas.

“It is essential that we continue to be able to offer full-time, part-time, and short courses that develop the skills and knowledge of all learners, no matter where they are at in their career.

“This is just another step for us to help meet skills gaps in the region and help with industry demand in the future.”

Some of the Skills Bootcamps, which will be on offer from April 2024, include software development, digital marketing, renewable energy installation, project management and business analysis.

Skills Bootcamps will also support individuals across priority groups including: