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Contract | 31 July 2025
We’re excited to announce that Get Set UK has won two new Skills Bootcamp contracts, expanding our reach and impact in the South East to support more people into work.
🔹 Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp – delivered in partnership with West Sussex County Council, this 8-week Skills Bootcamp provides the knowledge and skills to support children and young people in schools. Learners will gain experience in child development, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and professional relationships, preparing them for real classroom roles.
🔹 Hospitality Skills Bootcamp – delivered in partnership with the Solent Growth Partnership, this 3-week Skills Bootcamp builds confidence and practical skills for customer-facing roles in hotels, restaurants, cafes and events. Learners will develop excellent customer service, teamwork, and communication skills to thrive in one of the region’s fastest-growing sectors.
Launching from 1st August, these fully-funded Skills Bootcamps include sector-specific training alongside employability support such as CV building, interview preparation and confidence coaching, all leading to a guaranteed job interview on completion.
These Bootcamps will help local people take their first steps back into work while supporting schools and hospitality employers to access motivated, job-ready talent.
Lee Bird, Apprenticeship & Training Director at Get Set UK, commented:
“Winning these two new Skills Bootcamp contracts is a fantastic milestone for Get Set UK. It reflects the strength of our partnerships with West Sussex County Council and Solent Growth Partnership, as well as our commitment to delivering high-quality training that changes lives.
These Bootcamps will give people the practical skills, confidence and support they need to step into rewarding careers in teaching assistant and hospitality roles. With employability coaching and guaranteed job interviews built into the programme, we’re not just training people, we’re helping them secure real opportunities to get back into work and succeed in their chosen industry.”
Find out more about Skills Bootcamps and how to get involved here
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