BUSINESSES across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps – flexible training programmes designed to upskill staff, fill skills gaps, and support long-term growth.
Funded by the Department for Education and managed locally by Worcestershire County Council, Skills Bootcamps are part of the national Skills for Life scheme and play a key role in the Talent and Skills support offer for employers, co-promoted through the Worcestershire Growth Hub.
Skills Bootcamps offer free or heavily subsidised training tailored to employer needs across priority sectors such as construction, digital, engineering, and health and social care.
These programmes offer a practical route to developing your workforce – whether to overcome recruitment challenges or retain talent through upskilling.
Coun Alan Amos, Worcestershire County Council cabinet member with responsibility for business and skills, said: “Any business serious about staying competitive should be using Skills Bootcamps.
“These courses aren’t tokenism, they’re not flat-pack, off-the-shelf, one-size fits all – they are specific, targeted, employer-led training programmes that deliver real results.
“If we want Worcestershire to grow stronger economically, something I am passionate about, then we must ensure our local workforce has the practical skills businesses actually need.
“Skills Bootcamps do exactly that – they give employers the edge while helping people step up into better jobs. It’s a win-win for growth, productivity, and long-term economic success.”
Abigail Jones, Skills Bootcamps manager at Worcestershire County Council, added: “It’s great news to welcome even more training providers into the Skills Bootcamps ‘family’, it means we can offer more training to individuals and to Worcestershire businesses.
“What makes Skills Bootcamps so effective is the way they’re built in direct response to employer demand.
“We work closely with providers and businesses to ensure every course is practical, purposeful, and designed to have an immediate impact in the workplace.”
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