HGV Employer Day
On 31st March, employers from across the region attended South West Skills Campus, for our HGV Skills Bootcamp Employer Day.
The Government announced the Skills Bootcamp in October, and it is part of the Skills for Life initiative, with the aim of training 5,000 (new and returning) people to become HGV drivers.
The Bootcamp has proved popular, as it offers participants free, flexible courses that last up to 16 weeks, with those that successfully complete the course being guaranteed a job interview.
Eight employers attended the event, to meet people completing training to gain licences for Cat C, Cat CE and upskilling with ADR (Hazfreight).
Employers in attendance, included:
- Muller
- 24/7 Recruitment
- Bradfords Builders Merchant
- Plantforce
- C&D South West
- BCA
- Kings Heavy Haulage
- RT Keedwell
HGV Skills Bootcamp participants heard from each of the employers, who told those in attendance about the jobs available in their organisation; including local drops for building merchants, heavy haulage and long distance driving.
Louise Greene, Business Growth and Employer Partnerships Manager at Weston College, said: “The HGV Skills Bootcamps have proved to be a fantastic initiative, with so many people signing up to become drivers.
“The Employer Day has been a success. Our participants have been engaged, asking lots of questions, and leaving a great impression on the employers – one employer handed out 20 application forms!”
You can find out more about our driver training offer, by clicking here.
