A Manchester training firm has launched a boot camp programme aimed at helping people over 25 who find themselves facing redundancy.
E-learning company Training Sensei said it has seen a spike in enquiries over the past four weeks as companies either bring back furloughed employees or make redundancies.
The Government's mini-Budget focussed learning and development spending on the under 25, but Training Sensei "feels confident" it can help plug the gap in upskilling workers in 'soft skills'.
The online boot camp will provide a daily programme consisting of short bursts of learning, 10-minute sessions that are designed to be quick and accessible.
The 20-day challenge can be completed by individuals or in small teams.
Russell Groves, owner and founder said the value of soft skills shouldn’t be overlooked by businesses as they are often the most transferable across different roles.
He said: “Many jobs today require much greater flexibility, so skills to carry out those roles have become more general and adaptable.
"In the modern workplace soft skills are essential, they are the foundation for effective leadership, they diversify teams and change the culture.”
Soft skills include aspects such as creativity, collaboration, persuasion, and emotional intelligence.
Training Sensei said they are often overlooked as they are difficult to measure, and play a leading role in the prospects for individuals, with 83% of new hires or promotions thought to be the result of better non-technical skills.
Keen to help the North West’s unemployed, Training Sensei’s August bootcamp will cover dealing with uncertainty and managing stress.
Training Sensei was founded in 2019 with the vision to support individuals and small businesses with affordable training.
The game-like bootcamp is a light-hearted and social way to make learning routine.
The first session will start next week.
Mr Groves added: “For many people in the North West their post-lockdown work life is uncertain, and people feel insecure in their roles. Technical skills get you an interview, personal skills get you the job you want, now is the time to take advantage of learning opportunities.”
