Decision details

The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting East Sussex County Council (ESCC) to submit a detailed proposal in January 2025 to oversee the delivery of a programme of DfE funded Skills Bootcamps (short level 3 qualifications) to support workforce development in East Sussex in 2025/26. The County Council will be responsible for managing the programme and budget to support the priorities of the council and of Skills East Sussex. A key decision is required in relation to the ‘Skills Bootcamps’ programme to support the proposal submission in line with the ESCC Corporate Bidding Protocol.

10.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

DECISIONS

10.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve the County Council’s headline proposal for Skills Bootcamps funding to be submitted to the Department for Education; and

2) Delegate authority for the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to take any actions necessary in relation to the implementation of the Skills Bootcamps programme.

REASONS

10.3     The County Council has developed a Skills Bootcamps offer that will provide Level 2 and Level 3 training that supports local businesses and residents by upskilling the East Sussex workforce, moving people from unemployment into work and addressing vacancies.

10.4     Delegation of authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to take any actions necessary in relation to the implementation of the Skills Bootcamps programme will ensure the programme is implemented efficiently.