Seven New SMEs Training Drivers Through HGV Bootcamp Program
At the beginning of the 2020s, the UK’s HGV driver shortage began and it’s something HGVC have been fighting hard against ever since. Thanks to the part HGVC played in government-backed initiatives like HGV bootcamp program, they’ve been empowering people to begin a rewarding career while providing the UK’s haulage industry with a supply of new drivers.
Working as part of the Driver Academy Group alongside Logistics UK and Manpower, the HGVC team has also been helping logistics and delivery companies circumvent the chronic driver shortage by upskilling their current employees. Furthermore, we’re happy to say that we’re now assisting seven new UK SME firms in training new drivers.
Employers Need Only Pay 10% of the Cost
HGVC were first introduced in December 2021 and were only supposed to run for a year. However, due to their success and the ongoing demand for new drivers, the DfE chose to extend the HGV bootcamp program that’s still available today. As part of the scheme, companies that employ fewer than 250 people need only pay 10% of the training cost.
We’re proud to be helping the companies we’re currently assisting, however, we have the capacity to help many more. Over the next couple of years, we have availability for 1,900 spaces, so any employers looking to upskill their staff should get in contact, as they’ll fill up fast.
A Three-Pronged Approach to Success
HGV’s HGV skills bootcamp serve to provide companies across the UK with the qualified drivers they need as part of a three-pronged approach.
- We help new drivers get their rigid lorry Category C licence.
- We support new drivers obtain their articulated lorry Category C+E licence.
- We assist Category C licence-holders upgrade to a Cat C+E licence.
So, if you’re addressing your training budgets and you’re looking for a way to minimise the impact that the driver shortage is having on your operation, there’s never been a better time to get involved. With a 90% reduction in costs for companies under a certain size, the scheme represents a fantastic opportunity.
Find an HGV Bootcamp Near You & Boost Your Driving Ranks
We completely understand the pressures that UK businesses are under because of the chronic HGV driver shortage. However, the great news is that HGVC’s skills bootcamps are available at 60+ training centres across the country and they give you the means with which to boost your HGV driving ranks. As such, this budget-friendly option is something that requires serious consideration.
Should you wish to find out more about equipping your current employees with the HGV driving skills you need, just take a look at HGVC’s bootcamp page. There you’ll find lots more information, as well as the application form that just needs to be filled out.
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