Why invest in Skills Bootcamps for your Leicestershire business?
Skills Bootcamps present an efficient, hands-on, and budget-conscious way to strengthen your workforce. Here’s what makes them a smart choice for employers across Leicestershire:
Accelerated Talent Development
– Condensed programmes running up to 10 weeks – far shorter than traditional training routes
– Training designed to meet the current demands of your sector
– A faster route to skill-building for immediate workplace impact
Grow & Retain Talent
– Ideal for enhancing the capabilities of existing staff or supporting career growth internally
– Helps create a loyal, future-ready workforce
Real-World, Employer-Focused Learning
– Course content co-developed with industry specialists to ensure real-world relevance
– Emphasis on practical experience through projects and live case studies
Affordable Training, Backed By Support
– Funded by the Department for Education with a small employer contribution:
– SMEs pay just 10%
– Large organisations contribute 30%
– A cost-effective way to invest in your team’s development without major financial strain
Designed With Flexibility In Mind
– Courses delivered online or in hybrid formats to support working professionals
– Training schedules that accommodate business operations wherever possible
Understanding Skills Bootcamp funding
Thinking about registering a team member for one of our programmes? Here’s how the funding model works:
For small & medium sized Leicestershire businesses (Under 250 employees):
Only 10% of the training cost is paid by the employer
The remaining 90% is covered by Department for Education funding
For large Leicestershire employers (250+ Employees):
You’ll contribute 30% of the training fee
70% is funded by the Department for Education
Note: An individual can only attend one funded Skills Bootcamp per financial year (April 1 to March 31).
Who’s eligible for a funded Skills Bootcamp in Leicestershire?
To access a funded place, employees must meet the following criteria:
Location: Must reside in the Leicestershire county
Age: Must be 19 or older as of 31st August 2025
Right to Work: Must be legally eligible to work in the UK
Residency: Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years
Business Size: For SMEs to receive 90% funding, the company must have fewer than 250 employees
If these conditions are met, your team could benefit from high-quality training with minimal cost to your business.
