Skills Bootcamps Really Can Change People’s Lives

As a business dedicated to further education, it’s incredibly hard to see that the UK government’s ambitious skills bootcamp programme is falling behind, with missed targets and lagging results. Given the urgent need to address critical skills shortages in sectors like construction and green energy, this delay is concerning. Recent reports are highlighting the widening gap, making it clear that much more needs to be done to deliver on the promise of bootcamps.

At RE:GEN Academy however, we’re not waiting around. As an employer-led skills provider in the North East, we know first-hand the power of bootcamps. Our Route to Retrofit Skills Bootcamp is giving learners the essential skills needed for green construction jobs, with a powerful blend of classroom learning and practical, hands-on experience. Participants leave job-ready, and the results speak for themselves.

Despite national delays, we are reassured to see real success on the ground. Our tailored programmes, built around industry needs, have helped learners secure roles with businesses such as SPRINGS ROOFING LIMITED , Dell Roofing, Fortify Electrical Services Ltd , MF Pointing, ALL FLOORS (SERVICES) LIMITED , RE:GEN Group and more. These partnerships emphasise the strong engagement achieved already from the North East construction supply chain, and are proof that skills bootcamps really do work when they’re done right.

As part of a ￡17 million initiative backed by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and announced earlier this month, the programme is gaining traction to help close the skills gap and fuel economic recovery in our region. At RE:GEN Academy, we’re proud to be a key player in this movement, delivering high-quality training that meets local demand and contributes to sustainable growth. The mayor’s support of bootcamps like ours validates the critical role they play in shaping the future workforce.

As one of the leading providers in the North East, we’re committed to expanding our reach and driving real impact. RE:GEN Academy is proof that with the right delivery model, bootcamps can deliver the future skills needed to power the UK’s economy.

If you’d like to learn more, please read the article released by the North East Combined Authority here: https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/education-skills-and-inclusion/mayor-backs-north-east-workers-with-17-million-skills-and-training-programme

And to get involved with any of our upcoming bootcamps, please contact us here.