Skills Bootcamp - expression of interest for your new business |
Introduction
Selnet are delivering a brand-new Skills Bootcamp in Social Media and Sales & Marketing* for aspiring individuals who are considering self-employment or who are already self-employed across Lancashire.
The first set of cohorts are now underway, but applications are open for the next sets:
- Social Media (16 sessions over 14 weeks: 14x Friday sessions from 28th November 2025 - 13th March 2026 - and due to two weeks of the Christmas holidays affecting availability of attendees, there will be 2 Wednesday Skills Bootcamps, on 7th January and 11th February.)
- Sales & Marketing (Monday and Thursday mornings from 1st December 2025 - 5th March 2026.)
Skills Bootcamps are intensive and flexible courses for up to 16 weeks, giving individuals the opportunity to build up sector specific skills.
- Social Media (16 sessions over 14 weeks: 14x Friday sessions from 28th November 2025 - 13th March 2026 - and due to two weeks of the Christmas holidays affecting availability of attendees, there will be 2 Wednesday Skills Bootcamps, on 7th January and 11th February.)
- Sales & Marketing (Monday and Thursday mornings from 1st December 2025 - 5th March 2026.)
Skills Bootcamps are intensive and flexible courses for up to 16 weeks, giving individuals the opportunity to build up sector specific skills.
Self-employed individuals or individuals considering self-employment can benefit from Skills Bootcamps by developing skills that can help them increase their income, get new contracts, or launch new business ventures.
You may be eligible to join a Skills Bootcamp in Lancashire if you:
You may be eligible to join a Skills Bootcamp in Lancashire if you:
- Are aged 19 or over
- Live in Lancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool*
- Have lived in the UK for 3 or more years, or you are a qualifying refugee
- Can commit the time to complete, and have a real desire to increase your earnings
In addition, through the Skills Bootcamp, Selnet are directly targeting key disadvantaged Lancashire communities and individuals considering self-employment, specifically residents who are more likely to be affected by disengagement from:
- perceived barriers (school experience, academic attainment)
- real barriers (accessing campus-based support programmes)
For underrepresented groups intimidated by or excluded from the mainstream support, we are opening up new opportunities for potential entrepreneurs.
We are challenging perceptions of what an entrepreneur is, or looks like - our Skills Bootcamps are focussing on creativity and aspirations with engaging role models and approachable mentors.
We are challenging perceptions of what an entrepreneur is, or looks like - our Skills Bootcamps are focussing on creativity and aspirations with engaging role models and approachable mentors.
The questions asked on this form will help us to confirm the eligibility of each applicant.
If you have any questions please contact hello@selnet-uk.com
* Only one Skills Bootcamp place is available per person - apply here for the course that will provide the best suited to you. There are limited places available - complete this Expression of Interest Form here to apply for your fully funded place.
Skills Bootcamps are fully funded by the Department for Education.
* Only one Skills Bootcamp place is available per person - apply here for the course that will provide the best suited to you. There are limited places available - complete this Expression of Interest Form here to apply for your fully funded place.
Skills Bootcamps are fully funded by the Department for Education.