Press Release from Buckinghamshire Council

Boost your job prospects with a Skills Bootcamp. We have the courses – all we need is you!

Whether you’re looking for your first job or keen to progress your existing career, having the right skills and knowledge is essential in today’s competitive marketplace. To help residents in Bucks to boost their employability prospects, Buckinghamshire Council has launched its latest programme of Skills Bootcamp courses and is encouraging people to sign up now.

Funded nationally by the Department for Education and coordinated locally by Buckinghamshire Council, in partnership with a variety of education providers, Skills Bootcamps are free courses offered to anyone aged 19 or over in a range of specialist fields of work. Courses in the latest programme in Bucks include catering & hospitality, early years & childcare, construction, technology, film & TV, management & leadership and digital.

All courses are free and are flexible in nature, allowing participants to fit their learning in around existing commitments. Experienced tutors lead the courses, offering expert knowledge of the subject area. At the conclusion of each course participants are given a guaranteed interview to help them prepare for applying for jobs in the real world.

Ade Osibogun, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Education & Children’s Services said: “We know how hard it can be to get that first foot on the career ladder or to change your career path. Not everyone wants to go to university or spend years studying for a particular type of role. That’s where Skills Bootcamps come into their own. These short, tailored courses are accessible to anyone aged 19 or over, giving people a chance to learn new skills in an area of their choosing, giving them a boost in their job-seeking journey.

Ade continued: “Hundreds of people have taken part in previous courses and have told us how useful and interesting they found them. Many courses are very popular and get booked up quickly, so I’d advise taking a look now and get booking quickly.”

To find a full list of Skills Bootcamp courses and to book your place visit the website: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/community-and-safety/skills-opportunities-and-employment/enrol-in-a-skills-bootcamp/