Bespoke Employer-Led Programmes (BELPs)
A BELP will boost knowledge and cover skills training to achieve a qualification. Plus, you will gain industry insights from guest speakers and often receive a guaranteed job interview on completion of the programme.
Bespoke Employer Led Programmes (BELPS) are delivered with funding from the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority through its Adult Skills Fund.
Course topics include:
- Scaffolding Academy
- Rope Access Academy
Contact the team for information on upcoming dates.
employability@stockton.ac.uk | 01642 865 568
Pathways to Employment
Our Pathways to Employment programmes support eligible adults aged 19+ who are unemployed, looking to retrain, upskill or change careers.
Designed around real industry needs programmes to equip learners with sector specific knowledge, essential skills and the practical work-ready experience needed to secure sustainable employment or progress within employment.
Upcoming courses 2026/2027:
- Pathway to Electrical
- Pathway to Engineering
- Pathway to Safety
- Pathway to Rigging
Contact the team for information on upcoming dates.
Raising Aspirations
We offer flexible courses designed to fit around your life.
Some of the courses build life skills like money management where as others focus on building confidence and gain qualifications you need to find the right job for you and progress in your career.
Click here to view courses for 2026/2027, delivered at Redcar and Cleveland.
Contact the team for information on upcoming dates.
What's next?
Tees Valley Combined Authority funding is available to cover course fees, subject to eligibility.
To talk to a member of the team and take the next steps in your career, contact us:
employability@stockton.ac.uk
01642 865 568 | 01642 865 561
BELPS and Pathways faqs
To support you in
your studies, we offer personal protective equipment (PPE) that includes essential gear such as boots, overalls, gloves, hats, safety glasses, and ear buds.
To help you get more from your time as a student, speak to our Student Support and Wellbeing Team about the latest offers and discounts available to you.
To support your wellbeing, you can take advantage of offers at our Bede Sports Centre in Billingham or enjoy a free pass to the sports centre at our partner site, Stockton Riverside College.
