Skills Bootcamp

Pathway to Recruitment Leadership – South Yorkshire

A Skills Bootcamp delivered with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, combining practical recruitment training with employer-focused progression support.

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Programme Overview

Quack Recruitment & Training delivers the Pathway to Recruitment Leadership Skills Bootcamp in partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

This programme prepares learners for careers in recruitment, sales and professional office roles.

At a glance

Funding partner
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Course
Pathway to Recruitment Leadership
Duration
4 Weeks
Guided learning hours
100 GLH
Schedule
Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 3:30pm
Delivery
Face-to-face / Remotely through live tutor-led sessions

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Why Choose This Skills Bootcamp?

Industry-Relevant Training

Our programmes are designed around real employer needs.

Industry Connections

Our programmes are informed by industry needs and designed to prepare learners for real workplace environments.

Flexible Learning

Training is available face-to-face or remotely.

Intensive Career-Focused Training

Our Skills Bootcamps are short, focused programmes designed to help learners quickly develop employable skills.

Proven Outcomes

Across our Skills Bootcamp programmes around 80% of learners progress into employment or career advancement.

What You Will Learn

The Skills Bootcamp covers the full recruitment process including:

  • the recruitment lifecycle
  • candidate sourcing and job advertising
  • CV screening and interview techniques
  • client relationship management
  • recruitment compliance and right-to-work checks
  • CRM systems and recruitment software
  • sales and negotiation skills

Learners complete practical recruitment simulations designed to reflect real industry scenarios.

Learner Support

Support is available throughout the programme and is tailored where appropriate to individual learner needs.

Learner Support, SEND & Inclusion

Find out more about learner support, SEND, reasonable adjustments and the support available throughout your programme.

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Accessibility

Find information about accessibility and how to tell us about any adjustments or support you may need.

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Safeguarding

Read our safeguarding information or find out how to report a safeguarding concern.

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Careers and Progression

Learners who have completed our programmes have progressed into roles such as:

Sectors and progression areas

  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Recruitment Resourcer
  • Talent Acquisition Assistant

These outcomes demonstrate the progression routes available to learners who complete the programme.

Employment and progression support

Our Skills Bootcamps are designed with a clear objective — helping learners move into employment or progress in their careers.

Career Guidance

Learners receive guidance to identify suitable career pathways within recruitment.

CV Development

We support learners in developing professional CVs tailored to the industry.

Interview Preparation

Learners receive interview coaching including mock interviews and guidance on employer expectations.

Job Application Support

Our team helps learners identify suitable vacancies and complete job applications.

Post-Course Progression Support

Support continues after training as we assist learners in securing employment opportunities.

Employer Engagement

We work with a network of employers who support our programmes through insight sessions, industry engagement, and recruitment opportunities for learners.

Employers may engage with the programme through:

  • Industry insight sessions and guest talks
  • Discussions about current vacancies and career pathways
  • Recruitment opportunities for learners completing the programme

Employers can also explore Skills Bootcamp training for existing employees. Where an employer enrols an existing employee, an employer contribution is required under the applicable funding arrangements. Eligibility, programme availability and the required contribution will be confirmed before enrolment.

Interview and progression routes

Eligible unemployed learners who successfully complete the Skills Bootcamp will receive an offer of a relevant job interview. An interview provides an opportunity to be considered by an employer but does not guarantee employment.

Employed and self-employed learners may follow alternative progression routes, including:

  • Workplace progression
  • Increased responsibilities
  • Promotion or a new role
  • New contracts or clients
  • Developing or expanding self-employed activity

Learner Success Stories

Kieron H - Recruitment Consultant

“I joined the Skills Bootcamp because I wanted to move into a professional office role. The course covered the full recruitment process and included practical exercises like cold calling and interviewing. With the help of the tutors I secured an interview with a recruitment agency and started work as a Recruitment Consultant shortly after finishing the programme.”

David L - Recruitment Resourcer

“The training felt very practical and realistic. We practised sourcing candidates and screening CVs which helped me understand the industry. The careers support team helped me apply for roles and I secured a position as a Recruitment Resourcer within weeks of completing the Skills Bootcamp.”

Rosemary A - Talent Acquisition Assistant

“I was working in retail and wanted to move into an office role. The Skills Bootcamp gave me the skills and confidence needed to work in recruitment. With support from the tutors I secured an interview with a recruitment agency and was offered a role as a Talent Acquisition Assistant.”

Our Ofsted inspection

Significant Progress in Inclusion

Quack Recruitment & Training achieved Significant Progress in Inclusion, the highest possible progress judgement for this theme at a new-provider monitoring inspection.

This is a provider-level inspection outcome and is not a separate grade for this Skills Bootcamp or its funding commissioner.

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Who Can Apply

To be eligible for this Skills Bootcamp, applicants must:

  • Aged 19+
  • Resident in the relevant Combined Authority area
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Interested in starting or progressing in the sector

Subject to the relevant programme and funding requirements, the Skills Bootcamp may support people who are unemployed, employed, self-employed, considering a career change or returning to work. Eligibility will be checked before a funded place is confirmed.

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Learner Information

You can also find further information about learner support, accessibility and safeguarding.

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