Businesses to benefit from new talent and up-to-date skills thanks to funded training

Change in industries like construction, manufacturing and green mean that ways of working need to adapt to suit demand and an evolving landscape.

With Greater Manchester’s economy growing at pace, it can be difficult for employers to justify the time to release staff for training to meet this change and vacancies need filling with experienced candidates quickly.

Yet it’s important that workforces and residents have access to the vast skills and work opportunities available in order to plug gaps businesses are experiencing, increase productivity and retain talent.

Greater Manchester has a way to help. Skills Bootcamps are being delivered flexibly across the city-region providing access to up-to-date techniques and tools to help people work more effectively, saving businesses time and money while giving them the opportunity to boost productivity and staff retention.

Do your bit and get involved with Skills Bootcamps in two ways:

-????????? Release your workforce for on-the-job training, delivered in a way suited to your business’ needs

-????????? Offer guaranteed interviews to those who complete a bootcamp, giving you access to a diverse talent pool of local people

Accessing training

Skills Bootcamps are short, sharp courses co-designed by employers across a range of industries to specifically plug the skills gaps that businesses are experiencing in the city-region. They are tailored to business need and are delivered flexibly with the employer and employee in mind.

Some courses covering the construction industry deliver learning in stages, meaning that employees can return to work to apply their knowledge before returning to the bootcamp a few weeks later to complete higher levels.

Others offer delivery in as short as five weeks, with employees having the option of full time learning or ad hoc days depending on the course.

As well as bringing back vital techniques that can be applied to every-day tasks, offering access to professional development opportunities will ensure your employees feel valued and supported.

Prioritising existing workforces leads to business continuity and could prevent costly recruitment fees or the knock-on effects of skills gaps as individuals can grow with the business.

Find out what courses are currently available here.

Offering interviews

Bootcamps are available to a range of individuals including those already in employment and looking for new opportunities, people out of work, those looking for a change of career, people returning to work following a career break and more.

Courses ensure that participants are equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and tools to put into everyday practice, meaning that you can be assured candidates are ready to hit the ground running.

And the best bit about hiring from a bootcamp is that you have access to a varied talent pool with from those new to the industry to people with lots of experience and wanting to further their development.

What’s more? Bootcamps are already underway meaning that businesses can look to recruit in a matter of weeks.

If you’re interested in offering an interview or finding out what opportunities are available, email [email protected]

Skills Bootcamps are being delivered by various training providers on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authority. They are made possible as a result of GMCA securing funding from the Department for Education and form the national Skills for Life programme.