The unemployed or those new to the care industry can gain skills on a ten-week training course at the Isle of Wight College.

The aim is to tackle skill shortages.

Organised by Solent Partners, the Skills Bootcamps offer those aged over 19 a chance to improve their knowledge in health and social care.

Participants should expect to secure a Skills for Care Certificate.

The entirely funded course will provide practical lessons in a classroom and on the internet, and include CV assistance, interview guidance, and arranged meetings with local employers post-course.

Apply at https://solentpartners.com/our-services/business-and-skills-support/skills-bootcamps

Nurse Camelia Moise Gogoasa, who delivers the course, said: "This course is essential for those unemployed, anyone new to the care industry or those looking to enhance their current skills.

"It offers valuable mentorship from experienced professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise.

"Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the care sector, boosting their confidence and opening up new career opportunities. It’s a fantastic way to build on your transferrable skills and reshape them."

Solent Partners chair, Rachael Randall, said: "The UK is facing a significant shortage of skilled care workers, with an estimated 500,000 additional workers needed by 2030 to meet the demands of an aging population.

"Now is the ideal time to pursue a career in the care sector, where job security and opportunities for advancement are abundant."