Stockton Council Learning & Skills

29/09/2026

✨ Did you know you can have a career that fits around a busy home life?

This introductory course covers how schools operate, safeguarding, and effective communication, without requiring a work placement🏫🍎

If you're ready for a rewarding career that supports children and young people and works around your lifestyle, this is your perfect next step! 💫

🔗 https://www.slss.ac.uk/courses/education/pathway-to-working-in-schools-level-1/

28/09/2026

🍂 Turn Over a New Leaf: Adult Learning Open Evening 🍂

Thinking about learning something new this autumn?

Join us at Billingham Community Centre on 15th October, 5pm - 7pm and discover the wide range of courses on offer. Whether you're looking to gain a qualification, boost your career prospects, improve your skills, or try something new, our team will be on hand to help.

✅ Meet tutors
✅ Explore classrooms
✅ Find the right course for you

This autumn, why not turn over a new leaf and learn something new? 🍁

📍 Billingham Community Centre
📅 15th October
🕔 5pm - 7pm

25/09/2026

Introduction to PowerPoint🎤

Learn to make engaging presentations from scratch! Add text, images, and animations to make your slides stand out. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their skills!

🔗 https://www.slss.ac.uk/courses/digital-skills-photography/powerpoint-presentations/

23/09/2026

📢 Last chance to apply for our Care Academy starting Monday!

✅ Gain a Level 1 qualification
✅ Guaranteed interview
✅ Complete in just 3 weeks

Apply today! https://learnerhub.stockton.gov.uk/Page/FindCourse

22/09/2026

🍎 Could a career in education be your next step?

If you're looking for a role that fits around family life, or you're passionate about helping children learn and succeed, our Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning course could be the perfect opportunity.

📅 Starts 15th October 2026
📍 Billingham Community Centre

Please note: You will need to secure a school placement for this course.

Apply now 👉 https://www.slss.ac.uk/courses/education/certificate-in-supporting-teaching-and-learning/

21/09/2026

We’ll be attending! 🎉 Come and see us to find out how our courses can help boost your employability skills and support your next career move!

🚀 FALL INTO WORK 2026 – YOU’RE INVITED! 🚀

Fall Into Work is back, bigger and better than ever, bringing together some of the largest employers in the region and showcasing 150+ live vacancies all under one roof!

Whether you're looking for your first job, a career change, a return to work, or simply want to explore your options, this is your chance to connect directly with employers who are actively recruiting right now.

Meet employers including:
🏥 NHS
🏗️ Balfour Beatty
👷 Applebridge Construction
🛠️ ISS
👮 Cleveland Police
✨ And many, many more!

With live job roles and apprenticeships available across Health & Social Care, Construction, Engineering, Transport, Public Sector, Customer Service, Facilities Management and other growing industries, there's something for everyone.

Why should you attend?
✅ Explore 150+ live vacancies across a variety of sectors.
✅ Meet employers face-to-face and make a lasting first impression.
✅ Bring your CV and apply for roles on the day with support from our team.
✅ Gain interview tips, careers advice, and guidance to boost your confidence.
✅ Discover training opportunities and pathways into new careers.

Don't miss your opportunity to network with leading employers, uncover exciting vacancies often not publicised anywhere else, and take that next step towards your new job. There’s a reason this event is one of the biggest in The Hub’s annual calendar. Go, go, go! 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

📅 Wednesday 23rd September 2026
🕐 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍Stockton Employment & Training Hub
👥 All ages, all levels, ALL welcome!

20/09/2026

🍂 As the nights draw in this autumn, why not invest in yourself?

Make the most of your Wednesday evenings by joining our English course and developing skills that can help boost your confidence, improve communication, and support your career goals.

Whether you're looking to progress at work, improve your employability, or simply learn something new, this course could be the perfect next step.

🔗 https://learnerhub.stockton.gov.uk/Page/FindCourse

19/09/2026

👏FREE* Online Courses Available👏

Do you want to learn something new but struggle to find the time? From level 1 to level 3, our Online Learning courses have you covered 💻

Online Learning allows you to study around current commitments such as work, family and hobbies and is a much more cost-effective way to learn than taking a full-time course by saving costs incurred in travelling🚗

Visit our website to explore our Online Learning courses 👉 https://www.slss.ac.uk/courses/online-learning/

18/09/2026

📢 Don't miss this opportunity to join our Learning & Skills team!

We're recruiting Tutors and Casual Tutors across a range of subject areas and applications close on Monday 21st September 👇

📢 We're hiring Tutors and Casual Tutors!

Join our Learning & Skills Service and help make a real difference to the lives of adult learners across Stockton-on-Tees.

We're currently recruiting for:
✅ Tutors (ESOL & Community Interpreting)
✅ Casual Tutors across a range of subject areas, including Hospitality & Catering, Health & Social Care, Residential Care, Team Leading, Supporting Teaching & Learning and DIY.

If you're passionate about teaching, inspiring others and helping people achieve their personal and professional goals, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Closing date: 21 September 2026
🔗 https://www.slss.ac.uk/about/join-our-team/

17/09/2026

Looking for a way into the adult care sector? 💙

Join our Care Academy and gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to work in the health and social care sector.

✔ Guaranteed interviews with local employers
✔ No experience required
✔ Fully funded for eligible learners aged 19+
✔ 3-week training programme

📅 Next intake: Monday 28 September

🔗 https://www.slss.ac.uk/courses/care-academy/