Xcelerate Data Bootcamp arrives in the West Midlands

In recent years, Birmingham and the broader West Midlands region has experienced significant economic and technological growth.

However, a pressing challenge has emerged: the digital skills gap. This gap threatens to undermine the potential of local businesses and the region’s overall economic development.

The Extent of the Digital Skills Gap in the West Midlands

According to a report by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, a substantial proportion of businesses in Birmingham and the West Midlands are struggling to find employees with the necessary digital skills.

The report indicates that 70% of businesses in the region identify the digital skills gap as a significant barrier to growth and competitiveness.

Furthermore, the UK Digital Skills Audit reveals that nearly 50% of companies in the West Midlands have digital skills shortages within their workforce.

Bridging the Gap

To tackle this growing skills gap in the region, our digital and IT skills training provider, Just IT, has launched an all-new and fully funded data skills bootcamp.

The Xcelerate Data Bootcamp offers local residents over the age of 19 the opportunity to access fully funded training in data, in order to upskill and access promising local employment prospects.

Just IT have partnered with British multinational contract foodservice company, the Compass Group, to launch the programme in the West Midlands, where learners will attend three workshop days hosted at Edgbaston Stadium as part of the programme.

The programme ensures that participants are well-equipped to excel in their chosen careers by providing training in key components such as:

And it isn’t limited to traditional data-centric roles; rather, it equips participants with versatile skills that are highly sought-after across various industries. The programme is designed to open doors to a variety of career pathways, empowering individuals to thrive in today’s data-driven landscape.

Upon launching the Xcelerate programme, Matthew Elson, Director of Training at Just IT said:

The West Midlands is a critical region when it comes to digital skills, with demand for skills in data particularly on the increase.

We have an established partnership with Compass Group, having been impressed by their commitment to the region, it was fitting that we utilise the hub to create excellent job prospects for the residents of the WMCA.

Jonathan Foot, Head of Apprenticeships & Early Careers at Compass Group added:

We are delighted to be hosting our first IT/Digital Solutions Skills Boot Camp in partnership with Just IT at Edgbaston.

This data focused programme gives jobseekers from the local community who are aged 19 and above the opportunity to apply for jobs with Compass and with other local employers within the community.

Join the fully funded Data Bootcamp

The Xcelerate Data Bootcamp is now available for local residents in the West Midlands region and is fully funded, providing participants meet the below eligibility criteria:

The B2W Group has a fresh approach to transforming businesses by up-skilling their current staff or bringing an apprentice into the business to add a dynamic and dedicated individual to the team. All of our courses are available through various streams of government funding so are a cost-effective way to provide high-quality training within the workplace.

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