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Skills Bootcamps

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Skills Bootcamps aim to help participants find jobs across a range of growing sectors. These flexible courses, lasting up to 16 weeks, are designed to help people quickly gain specific, in-demand industry skills. Whether you’re looking to start a new career, upskill, or progress in your current role, Skills Bootcamps offer the support you need. The programme is funded by the government and developed in partnership with local authorities, working closely with employers to meet local needs.

We are currently offering Skills Bootcamps across the Eastern region in Suffolk and Norfolk and Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority.

Criteria

  • Adults aged 19+ living or working in the delivery region
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Meet DWP requirements for funding
  • Employers aiming to train and retain their team members
  • Individuals seeking to gain employment in a new sector
  • Funding available for employers
  • Free to part-time and unemployed individuals

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  • Understanding Sustainability in Management - Delivered in Suffolk and Norfolk and Cambridge and Peterborough

    This Skills Bootcamp will cover the essentials in sustainability and explore practical strategies to integrate them into business operations including: Introduction to Sustainability, Waste and Energy Management, Leadership and Culture, The Power of AI and Digital solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity and quality.

    Develop strong future leaders with practical skills in:

    • Communication, motivation & people management
    • Team building, engagement & conflict resolution
    • Problem-solving, continuous improvement & change leadership
    • Confidence through a final presentation assessment

  • Introduction to Education Bootcamp – Delivered in Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority

    Supporting new entrants and career development in education settings
    This bootcamp equips individuals with essential knowledge to confidently support teaching and wider school operations. Training includes:

    • Understanding safeguarding and keeping children safe
    • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practices
    • First aid qualification
    • Skills for success in school-based support roles
    • Opportunities to interview with sector employers

    Great for developing classroom support staff and onboarding new talent
    Builds confidence for learners transitioning into education careers
    Employers can use this to strengthen teaching support across departments

  • Introduction to Welding Bootcamp - Delivered in Cambridge and Peterborough

    Hands-on training for new or progressing technicians
    This programme builds practical capability while giving learners the confidence and technical understanding needed for workplace success. Training includes:

    • Key welding techniques and processes
    • Hands-on practical development supported by VR simulation technology
    • Certified first aid qualification
    • Interview opportunities for sector roles upon completion
    • Employers can build their own trained pipeline of welders
      Effective for supporting entry roles or internal skill conversions
      Delivered at NCTC, reducing demand on employer equipment and resources

Whether you’re a learner or an employer, we’re here to support your next step.

 

Sign up for a course

To sign up and chat to the team, email info@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk and quote Skills Bootcamp with the courses you're interested in.

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