Access a pool of over 500 upskilled job seekers across the region and raise the profile of your business by getting involved with our Skills Bootcamps.
What's in it for you?
According to a recent study from ANDDigital, only 14% of the current UK workforce have the required digital skills to fill current vacancies.
We deliver short courses for adult workers focusing on upskilling in high demand digital skill areas, designed to take dedicated, hardworking employees to the next level in their career. Our graduates are experienced workers who combine many years of industry experience with a proactive learning attitude and innovative digital skills.
By collaborating with Bath Spa University, you can access our network of highly skilled, motivated individuals actively looking for work in the region, free of charge. These individuals may be able to support your business as employees, as subcontractors, or even as potential clients.
We host regular talks, workshops, and networking events, and would be delighted to discuss how your company could be involved in these. We can support your organisation in a large variety of ways, all for free. These include:
- Matching our highly qualified graduates with your job openings
- Arranging and hosting interviews or mass selection days
- Featuring your job openings in our newsletter and alumni group, which goes out to over 500 people.
If you would be interested in getting involved with Bath Spa University, please contact us at shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk
Getting involved
Advertising your vacanciesEvery month over 500 Skills Bootcamp learners and alumni receive a newsletter. This can be used to advertise your vacancies and upcoming events to an audience of learners who are actively searching for careers in your sector.
Your business can be featured on our social media channels, reaching over 500 potential customers and employees.
Join eventsSkills Bootcamp learners have said that one of the most beneficial experiences of the course was hearing first-hand about working in their chosen industry from industry professionals. Share your expertise and network with our learners by hosting a guest talk or a day of workshops.
You'll have the chance to meet our learners in person by attending one of our career days. These allow you to advertise your vacancies and interview potential candidates there and then.
Talent scoutingIn the past, companies have held a series of mock interviews for our learners. These can be used as talent scouting opportunities for your company. Therefore, if a position becomes available in your company you can save money on job advertising by contacting suitable Skills Bootcamps learners.
“Working with the team at Bath Spa University has been a pleasure. To date we have run two workshops with the Skills Bootcamp in Creative Computing: UI/UX Design. The days consisted of mock interviews, design tasks and Q and As about working in the UX industry. We were able to get a fresh viewpoint on how to enhance the user experience on our App products, whilst the students had the opportunity to put into practice all the learnings from their Skills Bootcamp.”
Vicky McIntyre, Senior UX/UI Designer, Unite Students
The Data Place provides learners with hands on experience
Learners on our Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics and Machine Learning attended a day of workshops and guest lectures from The Data Place, a social enterprise made up of data scientists, designers, community builders and strategists.
Student Jon Woodcock said: “Lucy and Martin inspired us to be professional data geeks during this entertaining day, with clever activities and jaw-dropping examples of their work. In a word, brilliant!”
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Unite Students run UX workshop for Skills Bootcamp participants
In November, Unite Students held a day of workshops, talks and mock interviews for our Skills Bootcamp in Creative Computing students.
Marie Draper, who attended the day, said: "It was great to have time with people who are currently working in the UX industry. For me, it helped to put a lot of things that we have been taught on the course into a real-life context, as sometimes theory and practice can be quite different."
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“I took part in this Skills Bootcamp to learn how to code so that I could pursue a career in tech. I was given good support from my lecturers during and after the course, and can now code independently.”
Jamie, Project Manager, Skills Bootcamp graduate
Bath Spa University named as Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion
Bath Spa University has been named as the University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
The top place was awarded to Bath Spa in recognition of its commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds with the opportunity to study and thrive in higher education, helping people develop skills today that will set them apart in the future.
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Bath Spa University wins Creativity for Good award
Bath Spa University, its staff, and collaborative initiatives led by its partner organisations have been nominated for a grand total of eight accolades in this year's Creative Bath Awards.
The University was awarded with the Creativity for Good award for our social value work across the University, including our Skills Bootcamps.
Photo provided to us by Ivy & Pine Photography and Creative Bath.
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Bath Spa named as 17th most environmentally friendly university in the UK
Bath Spa University has moved up to 17th place out of 151 in the People & Planet University League 2023/24 in recognition of its sustainability credentials.
This marks an improvement on last year’s ranking of 18th place and sees the University remain in the 1st class category of the UK’s only comprehensive and independent league table to rate universities on their environmental and ethical performance.
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Bath Spa University recognised for excellence in social enterprise initiatives
Bath Spa University has received two finalist rankings at the UK Social Enterprise Awards in the UK Social Enterprise of the Year and the Community-Based Social Enterprise Award categories.
Demonstrating its commitment to supporting social causes and attracting top talent, Bath Spa’s initiatives have been commended by the Green Gown Awards who recently shortlisted the University in the Sustainability Champion (Staff) category.
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“As a Bath Spa University graduate, working with the Skills Bootcamps has been a great opportunity to support students in the same way other professionals did for me while studying. I always enjoyed professional lectures, as the insight they gave made the transition into the workplace far less intimidating."
Georgine Tucker, Senior Graphic Designer, Transform Digital
From sparky to techie
Ollie Wilkes, 22, knew he wanted to switch careers mid-pandemic, he just didn’t know where to start. With the help of a Skills Bootcamp, he’s now embarked on a new career as a Junior Web Developer.
Ollie said: “I was drawn to this course because I thought that it’d give me a good foundation to learn with other like-minded people in a similar situation. I thought it would also be beneficial for interviews as I’d be able to talk about my experiences on the course and show my portfolio.”
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From Freelancer to Front End Developer
Adam Wozniak has worked as a freelance motion graphics designer for the past five years. After deciding to start a new career in web design, he took part in a Skills Bootcamp. He has since started a three month internship as a Front End Developer Intern.
Adam said: “Being around people of such different ages and backgrounds was really interesting. One of my favourite units in the Skills Bootcamp was to create a text-based adventure game. There were a lot of creative ideas in the group!”
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