Issue - decisions

Agreement to submit a proposal for East Sussex County Council to manage 'Skills Bootcamps' from April 2025

22/01/2025 - Department for Education Skills Bootcamps devolved funding

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.