There has been some marked progress in recruiting more drivers to keep the economy moving but it's hoped that the free bootcamps will allow the UK to make a big dent in the shortage next year.
The temporary visa programme, taken up by a small number of drivers, also only runs until Christmas.
The shortage of drivers has bolstered pay power with sign-on and also retention bonuses commonplace this year as firms look to guarantee their workloads. The programme also offers free courses of up to 16 weeks for those aged 19 and above in sectors including the digital economy and construction.Actions to help get more HGV drivers on the road
At least 2,000 people had registered their interest so far via the National Career Service and Jobcentres before the first course got under way, at Croydon in south London.Sept: HGV driver training 'cannot salvage Xmas'They are seen as a pathway to being able to take the specialist driving tests demanded of haulage drivers.
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