Skills Bootcamps were introduced in England in 2020 to support the Government’s ambition to deliver sector-specific skills to support employers. These courses aim to help individuals upskill or reskill so that they can transition from working in declining sectors and occupations that offer limited progression to growth areas where there are skills shortages and progression opportunities. Institute for Employment Studies was commissioned by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation to undertake research to build a better understanding of what the Skills Bootcamps deliver and how far this articulates with provision elsewhere in the English skills system. From the sample of Skills Bootcamps, information was extracted on their characteristics to help understand the extent of any trends, variation and gaps in delivery, skills development and groups targeted. It also aimed to understand where the Skills Bootcamps fit within the technical education system through identifying where they could be mapped to occupational standards. This also identified Skills Bootcamps that do not appear to be linked to existing occupational standards. Click here for more.
