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Bespoke Employer Led Programmes (BELPs)

What are BELPs?

BELPs are intensive one-week upskilling courses for job seekers, delivered by Learning & Skills Darlington, in partnership with employers across the borough. BELPs act as a fast track route into employment.

How do BELPs Work?

Each separate course broadly follow the same schedule.

  • One week course spread over four or five days
  • Relevant skills studied for the role (i.e. warehousing skills needed for Aldi)
  • All courses include interview skills and a workshop with the employer
  • All courses permit a site visit/tour of the employers facilities
  • Finally, all courses grant a guaranteed, fast track interview upon completion of the course

Eligibility

  • Aged 19+
  • Job seeker, seeking employment
  • Has the right to live and work in the UK
  • Resident of Darlington (DL1/DL2/DL3 post code areas)

Cost

These courses are free of charge.

Current Courses

Current courses include:

We are also in discussions with other big-name Darlington employers including the NHS.

Take a look at the table below to see what's currently on offer. Whatever your circumstances, achieve your goals with Learning & Skills Darlington.

 

Courses Employer Venue Start Dates, Times and Duration Cost Notes
Introduction to Warehousing Aldi Coleridge, Darlington 8th - 11th August, 10am-3pm, 1 week   Free Enrolment is open
Introduction to Customer Service EE Bennet House  15th - 18th August, 10am-3pm, 1 week Free Enrolment is open
Introduction to Engineering Cummins  Cummins, Darlington 4th - 8th September, 8am-4pm, 1 week Free Enrolment is open
Introduction to Health and Social Care  Springfield Healthcare  Bennet House  18th - 22nd September, 10am - 3pm, 1 week Free Enrolment is open
Introduction to Warehousing Aldi Bennet House, Darlington TBC, 10am-3pm, 1 week Free Enrolment is open
Group of people touring EE
Group of people touring EE

Get involved!

Would your business benefit from this programme? If yes, great! We're always looking for employers to work with us to help boost your workforce and provide local jobs to local people. From national companies to local independent businesses, we're here to help you. 

There’s no cost to you, all we ask is that you spare some time to provide a tour of your facilities and agree to providing a fast-tracked interview for the candidates upon competition of the course.

For more details please contact Heather Jarvis-Jewell via email or phone

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