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.
- BELPs Flyer [pdf document]
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:
- Customer Service (in partnership with EE)
- Warehousing (in partnership with Aldi)
- Engineering (in partnership with Cummins)
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 Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 30 May - Friday 2 June, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Warehousing | Aldi | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 13 June - Friday 16 June, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 20 June - Friday 23 June, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Engineering | Cummins | Cummins, Darlington | Monday 26 June - Friday 30 June, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Course full - max capacity reached |
| Introduction to Engineering | Cummins | Cummins, Darlington | Monday 17 July - Friday 21 July, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 18 July - Friday 21 July, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 15 August - Friday 18 August, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 19 September - Friday 22 September, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Engineering | Cummins | Cummins, Darlington | Monday 25 September - Friday 29 September, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 17 October - Friday 20 October, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 14 November - Friday 17 November, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Engineering | Cummins | Cummins, Darlington | Monday 20 November - Friday 24 November, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
| Introduction to Customer Service | EE | Bennet House, Darlington | Tuesday 12 December - Friday 15 December, 10am-3pm, 1 week | Free | Enrolment is open |
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