Introduction
Available Now
Eligibility
Employers
Impact So Far
Training Providers

WHAT ARE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS?

Skills Bootcamps provide flexible hands-on training courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer or progress in their current workplace. For employers, they give you the opportunity to upskill existing employees or recruit from a talent-pool of recently trained individuals to fill vacancies.  

Training is part of the Skills for Life fund by the Department for Education and developed locally by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, working closely with local employers and training providers.  

LCR SKILLS BOOTCAMP COURSES

Details of further funding will be available shortly.

Coming Soon – New Skills Bootcamps:   Details of new Skills Bootcamps in the following areas is expected from late May 2025: 

  • Skills Bootcamp in Hospitality Pathways
  • Skills Bootcamp in Construction (Plant Machinery)
  • Skills Bootcamp in Construction (Specialist Pathways)
  • Skills Bootcamp in Digital Analysis 
  • Skills Bootcamp in Life Science (Laboratory Skills)
  • Skills Bootcamp in Digital Marketing
  • Skills Bootcamp in Domestic Green Renewables   

Details of new Skills Bootcamps starting from July 2025 in the following areas will be available from June:   

  • Skills Bootcamp in Domestic Energy Assessment and Retrofit
  • Skills Bootcamp in Retrofit Coordinator 
  • Skills Bootcamp in Construction Supervision/ Management
  • Skills Bootcamp in HGV – C (Class 2) and CE (Class 1)
  • Skills Bootcamp in Business Skills for Construction
  • Skills Bootcamp in Live Event Technician
  • Skills Bootcamp in Civil Service Officer
  • Skills Bootcamp in EV Repair and Maintenance 
  • Skills Bootcamp in Business Skills for the Creative Industries     

With additional Skills Bootcamps released shortly after.

Skills Bootcamps will become available throughout the year and updated here. Please enquire directly with the relevant training provider who will be able to give you further information on availability and next available start date.

Some Skills Bootcamps will require learners to have certain pre-requisites which training providers will detail. Individuals are only eligible to attend one Skills Bootcamp per funding period.

ELIGIBILITY

INDIVIDUALS

Skills Bootcamps are the modern, practical way to build your skills to get the job you want.

If you’re aged 19+, in work, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work after a break, and looking to quickly increase your skills in a specific area and fast-track into a new role a Skills Bootcamp could be the right choice for you.

If you want to work in rapidly growing sectors or get a job that needs skills you don’t have, these short courses can help you progress quickly. They are designed to improve your employability, and to be flexible, fitting learning around your family and other commitments.

And the best part – IT’S COMPLETELY FREE!

Who can apply?

EMPLOYERS

Skills Bootcamps will help employers play a leading role in the skills system by enabling them to fill skills gaps at a local level.

You can play a key role in designing and developing bespoke training to fit the skills needs of your organisation. You can encourage your existing staff to take a Skills Bootcamp, helping your business to fill skills gaps whilst also investing in retaining your people. Alternatively, you could look to offer a job interview to an individual who completes a Skills Bootcamp and recruit new talent into your organisation.

  • Is your organisation experiencing skills gaps?
  • Do you want to develop roles in your organisation to support business growth?
  • Do you want to recruit new talent to fill vacancies?

Who can apply?

THE IMPACT SO FAR…

MARIANA: “THE TRAINING CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME”

Ukranian artist and medical interpreter Mariana Potetenko showcases the amazing billboard designed and created for Eurovision.

Mariana had accessed a design course via LCR Skills Bootcamps to further her skills to assist in her creation.

KODI: “I’LL NEVER HAVE TO WORK ANOTHER DAY IN MY LIFE”

Kodi Benson shares her story of how at the age of 32 she left her job and pursued a new career with Clan Industry, made possible via LCR Skills Bootcamp training.

Kodi is now working on the restoration of heritage buildings such as the Town Hall in Manchester and loving every minute of it!

RYAN: “I DEFINITELY FEEL MORE CONFIDENT NOW”

Ryan shares his experience having finished a Lab Skills Bootcamp Skills course.

Having not had the opportunity to practice hands on skills due to the pandemic, Ryan explains how Skills Bootcamps have transformed this for him.

TRAINING PROVIDERS

We are looking for experienced training providers who can deliver Skills Bootcamps at minimum Level 2 (Construction, Rail & HGV only) or Level 3 standard up to Level 5 for up to 16 weeks. 

What you’ll need to deliver

In order to deliver Skills Bootcamps, training providers are required to meet the minimum requirements of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

To register and have access to our tender opportunities via the DPS please click here.

Additionally, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will look to work with training providers who can demonstrate existing requirements from local employers. Training providers will still be required to register via the DPS but can contact the Skills Bootcamp delivery team for further information skillsbootcamps@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk.

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