Skills Bootcamps

Gen2 Skills Bootcamps: Empowering Local Talent, Strengthening Communities

Gen2 is proud to offer Skills Bootcamps—flexible, funded training programmes of up to 16 weeks, available to adults aged 19 and over. These intensive courses are designed in line with local employer demand, providing learners with valuable, sector-specific skills that lead directly to employment opportunities upon completion.

Through Skills Bootcamps, Gen2 reinforces its commitment to regional skills development by:

Equipping individuals with industry-relevant capabilities
Enhancing personal career prospects
Stimulating local economic growth
Supporting long-term prosperity across the community and beyond

By leveraging Skills Bootcamp funding, Gen2 delivers impactful education that drives professional growth and community development. Our training programmes foster a more skilled, agile, and resilient workforce prepared to meet evolving industry needs.

As a recognised hub for vocational excellence, Gen2 continues to attract talented individuals and contribute to the economic vitality of the region. With high-quality education centres across Cumbria, Gen2 plays a pivotal role in nurturing individuals who go on to make meaningful contributions to society.

What are Skills Bootcamps?

Who can claim funding?

If you are an employer or self employed looking to upskill your workforce, we have funding opportunities available. In partnership with Intertrain and City & Guilds Training- Electrical (both part of the City & Guild Training family) we are able to offer the following courses:

Employer Application:

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Learner Application:

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Construction & The Built Environment:

Engineering & Manufacturing:

Project Management:

Criteria

The key thing is that the training must have a positive impact on you or your staff’s job role. This is usually in the form of one of the following:

Offer of a new job or an apprenticeship
A new or enhanced role
The company obtaining new opportunities/contracts
New responsibilities
Increased pay as a result of the training

What if you are self employed?

If you are self employed you could still be eligible funding if you can show that you will be able to take on new work or offer a new service once trained. If in doubt please fill out an application form and we will call you to discuss the options.

I am an individual am I eligible for funding?

If you are currently employed are able to show improved job prospects or an improved career as a result of the training ask your employer if they would be willing to support your application. Individuals should benefit from bootcamps but will not be charged for them. Contributions and charges are only applicable to partially funded employers.

In order to access this funding you must be:

Be aged 19 or over before the 31st August 2023
Be employed
Live in England
Place of work in England
Have the right to work in the UK

Funded by the Department of Education

Skills Bootcamps 2024 - 2025

Funding your training through Gen2 Skills Bootcamp