What are Skills Bootcamps?

Skills Bootcamps are primarily aimed at delivering flexible training at levels 2-5 in courses that run no longer than 16 weeks. They help people develop a new skill or enhance their current skills to progress in their career, and can help those not currently in work to gain knowledge and experience in a short period of time.

Run by Buckinghamshire College Group, they are co-designed with employers to respond to their skills shortages. They are flexible, so learning can fit around people's family and other commitments.

What are the benefits for employers?

For employers, there are some great benefits of a Skills Bootcamp for your organisation:

• You can train existing employees through a bootcamp
• Develop a loyal and talented workforce with the skills you need quickly
• Futureproof your business in a rapidly changing labour market
• Improve productivity thanks to motivated learners who can bring in fresh ideas and perspectives
• There is no cost to your business to recruit individuals who have completed Skills Bootcamps
• Reduce costs associated with traditional recruitment processes
• Recruit staff with the right training and skills
• Get access to a pipeline of skilled adults by working with Buckinghamshire College (Skills Bootcamp Provider) to source the ideal candidates to fill your business skills gaps
• Skills Bootcamps can lead to accelerated apprenticeships because it is considered prior learning. This can reduce the time needed to complete an apprenticeship programme and can save your business time and costs.

What are the upcoming Skills Bootcamps?

Brickwork Skills Bootcamp

Start date: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Course length: 12 weeks – attendance in person every Thursday for 12 weeks
Structure of course: Mix of in-college learning and online learning
Venue: Aylesbury Campus, Buckinghamshire College
Cost to employers: Free - but if you train an existing employee through Skills Bootcamps, you will need to make a training contribution of approx. 10%

Interested in learning more?

Contact Lucy Milton, Head of Business Engagement at Bucks College Group, on 01296 588626 or at LMilton@buckscollegegroup.ac.uk.

Property Maintenance Skills Bootcamp

Start date: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Course length: 12 weeks – attendance in person every Thursday for 12 weeks
Structure of course: Mix of in-college learning and online learning
Venue: Aylesbury Campus, Buckinghamshire College
Cost to employers: Free - but if you train an existing employee through Skills Bootcamps, you will need to make a training contribution of approx. 10%

Interested in learning more?

Contact Lucy Milton, Head of Business Engagement at Bucks College Group, on 01296 588626 or at LMilton@buckscollegegroup.ac.uk.

Employer responsibilities

You will need to provide:

• A guaranteed job interview within the Skills Bootcamps scheme
• A safe working environment
• An induction covering key policies and procedures
• A line manager to guide and mentor the person undertaking the bootcamp

Your employees may require time off for study and classes, depending on course flexibility and work hours.

Interested in learning more?

Contact Lucy Milton, Head of Business Engagement at Bucks College Group, on 01296 588626 or at LMilton@buckscollegegroup.ac.uk.

For more detailed information, download this PDF guide to the Skills Bootcamps listed above. There is an also a Frequently Asked Questions PDF that is relevant for both employers and individuals.