Gloucestershire College is once again able to offer ambitious individuals a chance to fast-track to a new career for free from October.

Participants also have the opportunity to upskill in their current career, with the launch of three new Skills Bootcamps starting next month.

A guaranteed interview with a local employer on completion is on offer to unemployed or self-employed people aged 19 and over, who can kick-start their careers in construction or digital marketing in as little as three weeks.

Construction and digital marketing might not appear to go together. But, with the anticipated cyber park being built right on the college's doorstep in Cheltenham, construction skills in the area are in high demand, as are digital marketers to promote the start-ups, scale-ups and tech giants who will be working on the site.

Qualified and employed auto technicians can gain the skills and qualifications to work on electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EV/ HEV) in the college's new training centre, which has received £500k of investment into new kit, staff training and improvements to learning spaces.

With the Government planning to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and more than £3 billion investment flowing into the UK zero emission vehicle sector, there has never been a better time to upskill in this industry.

GC's on-site motor vehicle workshops in Gloucester are fully equipped and lecturers have decades of industry experience, which ensures learners leave college with the experience and confidence they need to succeed.

Amie Nutbrown, head of commercial, said: "You simply won't find immersive training workshops that mirror real world environment like ours anywhere else in the county. Gloucestershire College is perfectly placed to deliver Skills Bootcamps to train the talent of tomorrow, whilst helping Gloucestershire employers bridge their skills gap.

"We are dedicated to ensuring our adult learners and employers are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills they need to grow, and our new Skills Bootcamps, supported by the Government will almost certainly help them achieve this."

Those looking to break into industry, a career change or to upskill their automotive skills base can find out more about the government-backed Skills Bootcamps, and sign up at gloscol.ac.uk/bootcamps.