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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on the Lifetime Skills Guarantee

02 December 2020 · Department for Education

Proposed by Gavin Williamson Con Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister announces that Skills Bootcamps will open course registrations in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Heart of the South West, and Leeds City Region in January.
  • The government plans to invest 43m through the National Skills Fund to extend Skills Bootcamps across the country in 2021.
  • The statement addresses the expansion of Skills Bootcamps under the Lifetime Skills Guarantee programme.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the expansion of Skills Bootcamps under the Lifetime Skills Guarantee programme.

Action requested

The minister announces that Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Heart of the South West, and Leeds City Region will open course registrations for Skills Bootcamps in January. The government plans to invest £43m through the National Skills Fund to extend these bootcamps across the country in 2021.

Key facts

  • Skills Bootcamps are currently available in the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, and Liverpool City Region.
  • Courses last approximately 12-16 weeks and cover digital skills and technical training like software development, digital marketing, data analytics, welding, engineering, and construction.
  • £43m will be invested through the National Skills Fund to extend Skills Bootcamps across more regions in 2021.
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