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Skills Bootcamps

What are Skills Bootcamps?

Skills bootcamps are FREE* training courses for adults aged 19 and over that run for 10 weeks. They are designed to help participants gain in-demand, sector-specific skills for roles in areas like care giving, construction, engineering and green energy, with a guaranteed job interview upon completion. Developed with employers and funded by the government, they are a way for individuals to quickly upskill or change careers, and for employers to train their existing workforce. (*Eligibility/fees may apply)

Explore our available Skills Bootcamps:

If you’re in Norfolk or Suffolk, explore our King’s Lynn courses below. If you’re in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough, take a look at our Wisbech courses.

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Engineering Skills Bootcamp- King's Lynn
  • Jan 13,2026
  • 10 Weeks
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engineering student on the skills bootcamp
Engineering Skills Bootcamp- Wisbech
  • Jan 12,2026
  • 10 Weeks
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construction student on the skills bootcamp
Construction Skills Bootcamp- King's Lynn
  • Jan 13,2026
  • 10 Weeks
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construction student on the skills bootcamp
Construction Skills Bootcamp- Wisbech
  • Jan 12,2026
  • 10 Weeks
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Care Skills Bootcamp- Wisbech/King's Lynn
  • Jan 12,2026
  • 10 Weeks
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Our teachers are highly qualified and dedicated to your success.

At the College of West Anglia, you’ll find staff who are passionate about teaching and always ready to help. We support you every step of the way, whether you’re looking to build new skills, unlock opportunities, or boost your confidence for the future. Your success is at the heart of everything we do.

Employers

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Benefits for your business:

Skills Bootcamps can be used to upskill your current staff, helping to:

  • Reduce costs associated with traditional recruitment processes   
  • Boost productivity with motivated learners who can bring in fresh ideas and perspectives
  • Quickly recruit and upskill staff with the right training and skills  

Cost:

There is no cost to your business to recruit individuals who have completed Skills Bootcamps. 

If you train an existing employee through Skills Bootcamps, you will need to make a training cost contribution:

  • 10%, which is £200, if you are a small to medium employer with 1 to 249 employees - see individual links.
  • 30%, which is £600, if you are a large employer with 250 or more employees - see individual links.

We need your help to provide:

  • An overview of your business and the jobs and skills required?
  • Provide a job interview within the Skills Bootcamps scheme to offer a real-life experience (which ultimately could lead to job offer).

For more information please email employers@cwa.ac.uk

Skills Bootcamps Alumni

Our Skills Bootcamps alumni have gone on to achieve great things, their success stories show what’s possible when you take the next step with us. Join our community of learners, and you could soon be celebrating your own achievements.

Victoria Radburn engineer skills bootcamp student
Victoria Radburn

Engineering Skills Bootcamp participant January 2024

Victoria chose the Engineering Skills Bootcamp to change careers after being told she didn’t have the right qualifications. She loved the course, found the teachers extremely supportive, and was impressed by the extensive facilities. After finishing, Victoria secured a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Standard Machining Technician with SKF Coopers through CWA.

Alex Watts construction skills bootcamp student
Alex Watts

Construction Skills Bootcamp participant January 2025

Alex Watts, a graphic designer, joined the Construction Skills Bootcamp to start a new career in bricklaying or construction. He was impressed by the excellent facilities and found the tutors to be very welcoming. Alex chose the bootcamp because it offered free training and a guaranteed interview upon completion.

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