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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded around £500,000 to the Fearless Adventures Academy scheme as part of the Skills Bootcamps programme.

Funding is provided by the Ministry of Education’s National Skills Fund.

The Fearless Academy provides free, industry-led digital marketing training to help individuals 19+ acquire essential digital skills. In addition to this, the Academy’s dedicated talent team supports learners upon completion of her 12-week skills bootcamp and leverages an extensive founder network to provide an accessible route to employment. increase.

Curriculum is delivered by digital marketing experts from parent brand Fearless Adventures. Its instructors share their knowledge and expertise across a variety of digital specialties, including search engine optimization (SEO), pay per click (PPC), social media, graphic design, and web development.

All of our tutors are seasoned professionals who have supported a variety of high-growth global brands such as The Hut Group, Co-op, Unilever, Aldi, Logitech and Superdry.

The program is part of the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Jobs Plan, designed to help people climb the career ladder, return to work and access advancement opportunities while helping employers meet their skills needs. is part of Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build sector-specific skills and get interviewed quickly with employers.

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Dominic McGregor, co-founder of Social Chain and Fearless Academy, said:

“Because of the relationships we have within the industry, we are constantly receiving feedback on missing expertise and developing passionate talent to fill this very real digital skills gap. increase.”

Managing Director Rachel McDonald said: We look forward to advancing our skills and introducing ambitious talent to an industry full of great career opportunities.

“If we can do this while supporting sectors that are critical to business growth across Greater Manchester, we have achieved our vision.”

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Amy Wild, joining as director from Northcoders, said:

“It is a great honor to help shape this exciting new venture from the ground up, and we are excited to create more opportunities for new talent in the North.”