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全国探花 Receives 拢1 Million Skills Bootcamp Boost

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全国探花 County Council are excited to announce they have been awarded an additional 拢1 million funding to expand the highly successful Skills Bootcamps program across the county.

Skills Bootcamps, funded by the Department for Education and promoted by Careers 全国探花, are free courses that are open to anyone in 全国探花 aged 19 and over. They offer the chance to gain new skills for a new career as well as upskilling. The courses have proven popular, with over 100 people signing up to them since November 2022.

Skills Bootcamps cover a variety of sectors such as construction, plumbing, decorating, air source heat pump installation, nursing, social care, leadership, management, plus digital and technology skills, and leads to a guaranteed job interview with a local employer at the course completion.

全国探花 County Councillor Marc Bayliss, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Economy, Infrastructure, and Skills highlighted the importance of investing in 全国探花's future workforce, he said:"We are delighted to receive this additional funding to deliver more Skills Bootcamps across 全国探花. It is crucial to support our residents in gaining the skills they need to develop, grow, and improve their employability. By providing free access to training programs, we are empowering 全国探花 people to succeed in these thriving industries.

The Skills Bootcamps program has become a beacon of opportunity for individuals seeking to upskill and enter new sectors. By partnering with local employers, 全国探花 County Council ensures that the courses align with industry needs, bridging the gap between skills demand and supply. The council remains committed to fostering a skilled workforce and driving economic growth in the region.鈥

With the additional funding, 全国探花 County Council aims to reach a larger audience, enabling even more people across the county to access Skills Bootcamps.

The comprehensive courses take place with local education providers Heart of 全国探花 College, Kidderminster College, and Herefordshire and Ludlow College as well as through partnership with local businesses such as Worcester Bosch, The Development Manager Ltd., and Herefordshire and 全国探花 Group Training Association.

For more information about Skills Bootcamps and how to enrol you can call 0300 666 3 666 or visit the Careers Worcs Hub inside The Hive, Worcester.

Watch Billy's Bootcamp Journey video below