Skills Bootcamps in York and North Yorkshire


Skills Bootcamps are flexible training programmes of up to 16 weeks, designed to support both local employers and adults looking to build sector-specific skills.
Delivered by a range of specialist training providers, Skills Bootcamps can take place online or at a training venue depending on the course. They are open to adults aged 19 and over and focus on the skills most needed across key sectors in York and North Yorkshire.
All courses may be fully or part-funded, dependant on eligibility criteria. Learners should contact providers directly to determine eligibility:
- Fully funded for independent learners and self-employed individuals
- 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses (employers contribute 10%)
- 70% funded for large businesses (employers contribute 30%)
For employers, Skills Bootcamps offer the opportunity to:
- Recruit individuals trained for your sector
- Upskill existing staff to address skills gaps and improve productivity
- Support workforce development and progression in a flexible, cost-effective way
For individuals, Skills Bootcamps can help you:
- Gain in-demand, sector-specific skills
- Move into a new role, progress in your current job, or explore new opportunities if you are self-employed
- Access a guaranteed interview with an employer if you are out of work
Skills Bootcamps
Choose the following HGV Driver Training pathway delivered by Wetherby Training:
- HGV Driver Training
Visit: wetherbytraining.co.uk
Choose the following PCV Driver Training pathway delivered by Wetherby Training:
- PCV Driver Training
Visit: wetherbytraining.co.uk
Choose the following Leadership and Management pathway delivered by Primed Talent:
- Leadership and Management
Visit: primedtalent.com
Choose from following Software Development Technician pathway delivered by Primed Talent:
- Software Development Technician
Choose from following Cyber Security Technician pathway delivered by Primed Talent:
- Cyber Security Technician
Choose the following Applied AI for Business Transformation pathway delivered by Primed Talent:
- Applied AI for Business Transformation
Choose the following Digital Marketing pathway delivered by Enterprise Made Simple:
- Level 3 Non-Regulated Digital Marketing
Visit: enterprisemadesimple.co.uk/course/immediate-impact-digital-bootcamp
Choose the following Digital Marketing pathway delivered by Enterprise Made Simple:
- Level 4 Non-Regulated Advanced Digital Marketing
Choose the following Digital Marketing pathway delivered by Enterprise Made Simple:
- Level 3 Creative Catapult
Choose the following Health and Social Care pathway delivered by Heart of Yorkshire:
- Health and Social Care
Choose the following IT Cloud Technician pathway delivered by Leep Talent Ltd:
- Level 3 IT Cloud Technician
Choose the following Solar PV pathway delivered by GTEC Training Ltd:
- Solar PV Design, Installation and Maintenance
Visit: gtec.co.uk/courses
Choose the following Retrofit pathway delivered by NSPP Vocational Training Ltd:
- Retrofit Cladding and Insulation
Visit: nspp.co.uk
Choose the following Arboriculture, Forestry and Land-Based pathway delivered by Craven College:
- Arboriculture, Forestry and Land-Based
Visit: craven-college.ac.uk
Choose the following Project and Job Management pathway delivered by HBXL:
- Project and Job Management for Successful Building Projects
Choose the following CAD for Construction pathway delivered by HBXL:
- CAD for Construction
Choose the following Screen Crafts and Digital Skills pathway delivered by Screen Yorkshire:
- Screen Crafts and Digital Skills
Visit: screenyorkshire.co.uk/skills-bootcamp-for-digital-skills-for-screen
For more information on how to boost skills in your business, head to our Recruit & Retain staff pages.
Boost your career with adult learning
A wide range of subjects are available through the Adult Skills Fund, Free Courses for Jobs and Skills Bootcamps, all delivered by expert providers commissioned by the Combined Authority.
Expression of Interest: Mentoring for Growth Programme
We’re launching a new mentoring programme designed to support small businesses across York and North Yorkshire who are ready to grow, scale and move confidently into their next stage. This programme connects local business leaders with experienced mentors from different sectors, creating space for honest conversations, fresh thinking and practical support.


