Cambridge Regional College Launches Skills Bootcamps to Boost Regional Workforce and Career Opportunities

Cambridge Regional College (CRC) is proud to announce the launch of a new series of Skills Bootcamps, designed to equip individuals across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with in-demand skills that meet the evolving needs of local employers.

Aimed at helping adults gain valuable, employer-led skills to advance their careers and support regional skills needs, the Skills Bootcamps offered by CRC will cover a range of high-demand professions and skills, including:

• Teaching Assistants
• Digital Marketing
• Business Administration
• Logistics and Counterbalance
• Introduction to Working in Construction and Domestic Retrofit.

Funded through the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, these flexible training programmes are part of the Government’s wider “Skills for Life” initiative and are free for learners. They are designed to be completed in just a few weeks, making them ideal for those looking to upskill, change careers, or return to the workforce. They are open to adults aged 19 and over, whether employed, self-employed, or unemployed.

For individuals, the Skills Bootcamps offer a unique opportunity to gain industry-relevant skills, supported by expert tutors and real-world learning. Upon completion, learners will be guaranteed a job interview, helping them take the next step in their career journey with confidence.

For employers Skills Bootcamps offer a way to quickly recruit and identify staff with the right training and skills, with a cohort of newly trained individuals to interview and select from, reducing associated costs with traditional recruitment processes and with the opportunity to work with CRC on the programme content to shape and ensure training covers what employers need for their organisation. Employers can also use bootcamps as a way to upskill employees where they are training them up for new positions and progression, the posts must be significantly different from the post they currently hold with the employer to be eligible for the funded training. 

Mark Robertson, CEO and Principal of Cambridge Regional College, said:

“We are delighted to be delivering Skills Bootcamps that respond directly to the needs of our local economy. These programmes offer a fantastic opportunity for individuals to gain valuable skills and for employers to strengthen their workforce. At CRC, we are committed to supporting both individuals and businesses in building successful futures both for themselves and for the region’s shared prosperity.”

For more information or to register interest, visit www.camre.ac.uk/bootcamps  or contact the CRC Skills Bootcamp team at .