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Skills

Building the Skills to Grow Your Business

The right skills are essential for business success – whether you're hiring new staff, upskilling your team, or improving your own leadership and technical abilities.

At Business Lincolnshire, we help local employers and entrepreneurs access fully funded or subsidised training, so you can boost productivity, retain great people, and build a future-ready workforce.

Why Invest in Skills?

  • Improve efficiency and staff performance
  • Attract and retain skilled employees
  • Adapt to new technology or industry changes
  • Fill skills gaps that limit your growth
  • Build confidence in your business from customers, suppliers and investors
Level up skills

Skills Bootcamps

Flexible, free training for adults in Lincolnshire* – Skills Bootcamps are short, intensive courses designed to meet employer needs in priority sectors.

They offer practical, job-focused learning in areas such as:

  • Digital and tech
  • Construction
  • Green energy
  • Logistics and HGV
  • Leadership and management

Bootcamps typically last up to 16 weeks, and many include a guaranteed interview on completion.

Skills Bootcamps
Construction training

CITB Skills and Training Fund

For construction businesses registered with CITB, this fund offers financial support to invest in staff training. The aim is to:

  • Close skills gaps
  • Improve workforce retention
  • Fund recognised short courses or qualifications
  • Grants range from £2,500 to £25,000 depending on business size and training needs.
    Learn more about the CITB Skills and Training Fund
CITB Skills and Training Fund

Lincolnshire Careers

A platform designed to raise awareness of key careers that can shape your future in Lincolnshire.

Whether you are a young student exploring study options, a school leaver ready to embark on your career journey, a college or university student contemplating your next steps, or an adult considering a return to work or a career change, this site is designed with you in mind.

Lincolnshire Careers

2aspire

Your Gateway to Lifelong Learning

At 2aspire, they are here to kickstart your journey toward personal and professional development. Whether you’re excited about gaining new skills, boosting your career, or connecting with people who share your interests, 2aspire is your trusted platform to guide you along the way.

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Help build your skills

Not Sure Where to Start?

We know the skills landscape can be complex. Our Growth Hub advisers can help you: Identify training needs in your team Understand which funding or programmes you qualify for Connect with training providers and partners Build a workforce development plan aligned with your growth goals

Frequently Asked Questions - Skills & Training

Skills Bootcamps are available to adults aged 19+ living or working in Lincolnshire. They’re open to employees, job seekers, and self-employed people. Employers can also refer team members to take part.

Skills Bootcamps are usually free for learners. Employers sending staff may be asked to contribute a small percentage of the training cost, depending on business size and funding rules.

Bootcamps focus on sectors with high demand in Lincolnshire, including:

  • Digital/IT
  • Construction
  • Transport/logistics
  • Low carbon/green industries
  • Engineering
  • Leadership and management

View current Bootcamp offers

You can still access a wide range of skills support. If you’re not eligible for CITB funding, we’ll help you explore other training routes, including partnerships with local colleges, universities and online providers.

Absolutely. Upskilling yourself is just as important – whether in digital tools, management, marketing, or innovation. Our team can help you find learning that fits around your responsibilities.