Learn new skills to kickstart your career with a free, Skills Bootcamp

Skills Bootcamps are free flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for people looking for a new role or job opportunity. You could learn new skills in lots of different sectors including digital skills, engineering, construction, transport, and health and social care.

Skills Bootcamps are open to people who are employed, unemployed, and self-employed. They can help you gain new skills to progress at work or find a new career. For many of the Skills Bootcamps available, you don’t need any prior knowledge about the subject.

The best bit is that once you complete the course, you’ll be guaranteed a job interview.

You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you:

• are aged 19 or over
• have the right to work in the UK
• live in England
• meet residency requirements – the training provider can check this
• claim Universal Credit you can apply for a Skills Bootcamp and continue to claim benefits.

Some Skills Bootcamps have additional eligibility criteria. Contact the training provider to check if you’re eligible and apply for the course.

You can see a list of Skills Bootcamps running in the North West of England on the government website.
Find a Skills Bootcamp - North-west - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

There are also some Skills Bootcamps available to view on the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership website.
Skills Bootcamps - Catalogue - Cheshire and Warrington

Check out these featured Skills Bootcamps:

• If you are interested in learning at your own pace, working on an online project with a mentor to guide you rather than having scheduled lessons, check out the bootcamps offered by OpenClassrooms. They have flexible Skills Bootcamps for a Data Analyst, Digital Marketer, Web Developer, or Agile Project Manager.
  Boost Your Career with FREE Digital Skills Bootcamps - OpenClassrooms
• If you are able to travel a little way to attend an in-person Skills Bootcamp on multi-trade construction, you can start one anytime in Trafford Park in Manchester:
  Skills Bootcamp in Construction Multi-Trade (gceducationandskills.ac.uk)
• Intrigued by 3D printing, 3D CAD and digital manufacturing? You could start a 10-week Skills Bootcamp with 3D 360 at any time. They are also advertising a free printer for every student.
  DfE Funded Skills Bootcamps - 3D Printer Training, Design Services & Consultancy - Northwest (3d360printer.co.uk)
• Would you like to become a care worker? You can choose between an online course (link below) or email Warrington & Vale Royal College on hsca@wvr.ac.uk to find out more about their care worker bootcamp.
  Care Skills Bootcamp course | W3 DfE Bootcamp (theskillsnetwork.com)
• If you’ve always wanted to work in rail travel, email Cheshire College South and West via info@ccsw.ac.uk to get more information about their Rail Track Maintenance Skills Bootcamp.
• Whether you’re already a HGV driver looking to upgrade your licence, or a novice wishing to get started in the industry, the Driver Academy Group offers Skills Bootcamps for a range of ability levels. See the bootcamps they run and apply online.
  HGV Bootcamp | Government Funded HGV Training For Businesses and Individuals