Katherine Oates
Project Officer Skills Bootcamps
Kathie joined the Lancashire Skills Hub in October 2024 to support the delivery of Skills Bootcamps – a Department for Education funded programme giving Lancashire residents aged 19 or over the skills needed to enter high-growth, high demand sectors, with a fast-track to an interview with a local employer.
Previously Kathie has worked in the skills sector for over 28 years. Originally starting as a business admin apprentice and moving into work based learning working for government funding organisations and private providers. More recently, Kathie worked as a Senior Project Officer on European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund and Shared Prosperity Fund Projects.
In her spare time Kathie enjoys going to see live music and going to the cinema.
Latest Updates and Events
Get Lancashire Working
A plan to support more people across Lancashire into work has been approved by the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA). As discussed at the LCCA’s latest meeting, the...
Market Engagement Event for ASF and Skills Bootcamps
Market Engagement Event for ASF and Skills Bootcamps in Lancashire 4th September 2025. This event aimed to: Share the LCCA strategic objectives and provide an opportunity to shape...
Hundreds of Young People Inspired to Pursue AI, Cyber Security, Science, Technology and Engineering Careers at TeenTech Lancashire Festival 2025
More than 1800, Year 8 and 9 pupils from across Lancashire took part in the 2025 TeenTech Lancashire Festival programme. Starting with a virtual event in February, followed...