Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved, allowing the Council to accept the funding and act as the accountable body for the Skills Bootcamps from April 2024 to March 2025.
summary: The decision involves accepting £2.1m in funding from the Department for Education for Skills Bootcamps to support training in digital marketing, cyber security, and highways, aimed at upskilling unemployed and employed individuals in Leicester and Leicestershire.
topline: The Assistant City Mayor - Communities, Adult Learning, Jobs and Skills has decided to accept £2.1m in funding for Skills Bootcamps to enhance employment opportunities and support Leicester's economy.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the allocation of significant public funds and the potential debate over the effectiveness and reach of the Skills Bootcamps, as well as the prioritization of certain skills and industries.
affected_stakeholders: Unemployed and employed individuals seeking skills training, local businesses, the local economy, and the Department for Education.
contentiousness_score: 4
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence on the decision in the provided text.
URL: https://cabinet.leicester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1387
Decision Maker: Assistant City Mayor - Communities, Adult Learning, Jobs and Skills
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek approval to accept funding for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps across Leicester and Leicestershire for delivery from April 2024 to March 2025.
Content: To seek approval to accept funding for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps across Leicester and Leicestershire for delivery from April 2024 to March 2025. To approve that the Council (i) accepts Department for Education (DfE) funding of £2.1m for Skills Bootcamps, and (ii) approves for the City Council to act as Accountable body for this funding. This project will support training for unemployed and employed individuals to upskill themselves in a range of subjects across digital marketing, cyber security and highways which will help grow the economy and create further employment opportunities for the individuals. To do nothing would limit the support available to residents to gain new skills which in turn would hinder their employment opportunities and impact local businesses and Leicester’s economy.
Date of Decision: January 26, 2024