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Skills Bootcamps

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Skills Bootcamps

These 10-16 week part time courses, which are funded by the Government, are available to study with us at various times during the year. 
These courses are free for individuals, and SMEs get 90% funding for their employees. Larger employers get 70% funding. 
 
Skills Bootcamps focus on developing practical skills for direct application to the workplace and will consist of a day a week with our subject specialist lecturers. As part of their studies, learners will develop a portfolio in their field to give potential future employers a clear demonstration of their abilities, or to enhance their skills in their current role. 

Ready to take your next step?

These courses are designed to help you move forward, wherever you’re starting from:
Already working?
Level up your skills and grow in your current role (whether you’re employed or self-employed).
Had a career break, or thinking about a change?
Ease back into work with fresh, up-to-date skills or step into a brand-new career in a growing, exciting industry.
Currently unemployed?
Build confidence, gain in-demand skills, and get back into work faster.

Got a question about Skills Bootcamps?
Our team is ready to help: skillsbootcamps@exe-coll.ac.uk 

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Employers – let’s work together.

Register your interest with Exeter College to access funding and upskill your team. We’ll talk through the support available, including employer contributions -typically 10% for SMEs (under 250 staff) and 30% for larger organisations, invoiced at the start of the course.

We also want to hear from you, tell us where your skills gaps are and how we can help. We can develop bespoke training programmes tailored specifically to your business needs.

Looking to grow your team? We can support your recruitment, connecting you with our newly qualified, job-ready learners.

If you have any questions, contact our Skills Bootcamp Team on: skillsbootcamps@exe-coll.ac.uk

Upskill your employee

Funded Courses

These courses are free for individuals, and 90% funded for SMEs through the Government’s National Skills Fund. Larger employers receive 70% funding. 

Skills Bootcamps have been designed to help local people advance or pivot their skills to help to kickstart their career in their chosen field.  

Practical Training 

Courses focus on gaining the skills required to get a job in the industry, or to develop essential skills in your existing role. Skills Bootcamps give you the tools to move into a rewarding career.  

Job Interview Ready

After the course, you will be ready to attend job interviews, or take on new responsibilities in your existing role, backed up by the skills you’ve learnt during your studies. Your new portfolio will provide employers with real evidence of your new skillset. Some Bootcamps may provide direct access to job interview opportunities. 

Register your interest for one of our Bootcamps

Coaching and Mentoring

Course Length: 12 Weeks

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Construction Multi-Skills

Course Length: 10 Weeks

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Heritage Construction

Course Length: 10 Weeks

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Leadership and Management

Course Length: 12 Weeks

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Project Management

Course Length: 12 Weeks

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Teaching Assistant

Course Length: 10 Weeks

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Have any questions?

If you have any Skills Bootcamp questions, contact our Skills Bootcamp Team on: skillsbootcamps@exe-coll.ac.uk

If you have any general questions, contact our Adult Advice Team on: AdultAdvice@exe-coll.ac.uk

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