Skills Bootcamps have launched in Surrey, giving businesses a low-cost way to upskill their teams and grow their organisations.
Surrey County Council is offering anyone aged 19 and over the opportunity to gain new skills and boost their earnings via Skills Bootcamps.
Courses are available in nine exciting and growing sectors which are crucial to the region’s future economy.
These government-funded courses are flexible and can be completed in up to 16 weeks โ meaning individuals can learn new skills easily and quickly at a time that suits them.
Businesses in Surrey can also use them as a low-cost way to upskill their current workforce.
More than 500 courses are available across Surrey until March. Sectors include health and social care, gaming, cyber, construction and advanced engineering.
For most courses, no previous knowledge of the subject is required.
And all of the Skills Bootcamps courses have been developed closely with industry. This ensures they meet the future needs of local businesses and the wider economy.
View a full list of courses and start dates on the Surrey County Council website.
Why skills matter to Surrey
Matt Furniss, Surrey County Councilโs Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, said: โOur continuous support of improving skills in Surrey is essential to our local economy. Whether learning a new skill or upskilling existing skills these courses will help Surrey residents.
โWe are delighted to have been successful in securing ยฃ2.7 million from the Department for Education to support residents improve their career prospects through these Surrey Skills Bootcamps.
โEnsuring our residents have the right skills to secure good-quality jobs in growing sectors within Surrey is vital to us maintaining our position as one of the UKโs largest regional economies. These free flexible courses are a great way to do that.
โSupporting local people into great careers is good for our economy and good for our communities โ ensuring we can offer a better quality of life for all, ensuring no one is left behind.โ
How can Surrey businesses use Skills Bootcamps?
Any adult living in Surrey can sign up to a course. This is providing they have the right to work in the UK and they can commit to completing the course.
Skills Bootcamps can also be used by local businesses to upskill current employees at a discounted rate.
Large employers will need to contribute 30% of the cost. Small or medium employers (SMEs) will contribute 10%.
There is no cost to a business recruiting someone who has recently completed a Skills Bootcamp.
Are you a business wanting more information? Email skillsbootcamps@surreycc.gov.uk.
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