Upskilling, Talent, and Acquiring Tech Talent
Skills Bootcamps and Bootcamps are flexible programmes of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.
Skills Bootcamps are part of the government's lifetime skills guarantee. They are part-time programmes lasting between 11 - 16 weeks with a minimum of 70% and maximum of 90% available funding for employers referring employees in eligible areas.
Bootcamps are part-time programmes lasting between 11 - 16 weeks, and are available to employers and learners who don't recide in the eligible areas for a Skills Bootcamp.
We offer you the opportunity to design unique training solutions tailored to your specific business needs. Get in touch to learn more about how we can support your needs.
We offer you the opportunity to undertake some of our programme modules as standalone short programmes. These programmes are specific modules, or skills individuals may wish to learn lasting between half a day to one day.
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What is the cost of a Skills Bootcamp?
What are the progression pathways?
Does my team need training?
Can the training be part of Staff CPD?
What do I have to provide as an employer for a Skills Bootcamp?
Why choose Purple Beard?
How is the programme delivered?
What is the programme duration?
Can you customise the programmes for my organisation?
Can I claim money back from an ex-employee after leaving post-training?
Can I postpone the training once I have signed up?
Can I get a refund if I cancel the training?
Apprenticeships allow individuals to gain practical skills and knowledge while working in real jobs, setting a strong foundation for their careers in the tech sector.
Determine how it fits within your overall HR strategy and which Apprenticeship Level is best suited for your organisation. Apprenticeship levels range from Level 2 to 7.
An apprenticeship lasts for a minimum duration of 372 days and can last up to 6 years, this usually depends on the Apprenticeship level the Apprentice is taking.
An apprenticeship is a real job with a contract of employment. The Government offers certain incentive payments for hiring an apprentice dependent on factors such as age of the apprentice and size of the company.
As an employer, you will have to support your apprentice via mentoring and providing hands-on experience. You will work with the Training provider to contribute to the Training plan and reviews.
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What to do if I'm unsure what Apprenticeship is suitable for my business?
What does the process involve?
How is time divided between working and learning?
Where can I find relevant information about supporting an apprentice?
What is the cost to me as an employer?
What is the start date/availability date for each apprentice?
Purple Beard provides you access to a diverse pool of talent, whether you need software developers, data scientists, UX designers, or accessibility specialists our talent pool consists of individuals who are ready to contribute their expertise to your organization. This allows you to focus your time and energy on interviewing the most suitable candidates, ultimately accelerating your hiring timeline.
Graduates possess the necessary technical skills, and experience to hit the ground running and tackle the challenges of the modern tech landscape. We will carry out Right to work checks and ensure all the candidates we put forward meet the relevant right to work criteria.
Tapping into our pre-vetted talent pool, you can save money. Traditional hiring processes can incur substantial costs due to advertising job openings and engaging recruitment agencies.
Standard recruitment can take a company up to 3 months to fill a vacancy which can lead to lost productivity and revenue. With our talent pool, you can save time as our graduates are available to start immediately.
We support a diverse range of candidates into tech as one of our key objectives is to bridge the Diversity gap.
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Do I have to pay for the service?
What kind of roles can I offer the graduates?
What is the process?
Do you support us with onboarding the new employee?
Would Purple Beard help set up the interviews?
Do you carry out all the checks?
If you’d like to learn more about our Bootcamps and Apprenticeships, a potential partnership or you have any other questions, please contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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