Skills and Apprenticeship Hub
The Skills and Apprenticeship Hub is here to support employers and individuals across Berkshire in understanding and accessing skills development, training, and apprenticeship opportunities.
We are committed to driving sustainable economic growth by equipping individuals, businesses, and communities with the tools and support they need to thrive. Whether you’re a small business or a large organisation, access to free expert guidance is available to help your business growth and shape Berkshire’s future through skills, training, and opportunities.
Developing the Berkshire Workforce
Explore advice on apprenticeships and workforce development. Discover how apprenticeships can strengthen your team and support long-term growth.
Navigate the latest apprenticeship and skills training opportunities. Start building a skilled, future-ready team with support designed to help your business thrive.
Start building a stronger, more skilled workforce today by connecting with trusted providers and unlocking funding opportunities.
Key Information
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are structured training programmes that combine paid work with formal learning, allowing individuals to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers—they’re a strategic workforce development tool.
Employers benefit from apprenticeships by building a future-ready workforce, improving staff retention and loyalty, increasing productivity and innovation, and demonstrating corporate social responsibility.
16-25s
Education and Training Pathways for Young People
Young people aged 16 to 25 in England can explore a variety of routes into employment and further learning. These include practical, supported, and academic options tailored to different needs and starting points. Employers are central to making these opportunities meaningful—helping to shape a skilled, diverse future workforce.
Explore pathways such as Apprenticeships, Supported Internships, and Traineeships
Skills Bootcamps
Berkshire Skills Bootcamps are free*, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks,
giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast track to interview with an employer upon completion.
Our Skills Bootcamps are open to all individuals aged 19 and over from all employment backgrounds and of any experience level, focusing on sectors that employers are actively looking to recruit.
Unemployed, recent graduate, career changer, or someone looking to upskill, Berkshire Skills Bootcamps are for you.
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