Gateshead Council Learning and Skills

Gateshead Council Learning and Skills We change the lives of our residents and are the adult learning service of Gateshead Council.

We provide amazing opportunities to improve the skills, experiences and confidence of our learners through adult courses, apprenticeships and training. We want to support you to reach your full potential and enjoy the best quality of life, We believe education is life changing and we are committed to removing the barriers to everyone gaining an excellent education. We want your learning to take y

ou on a journey, so we work with hundreds of learning providers, and employers to create the opportunities that support your development.

Choosing the right apprenticeship programme for your needs can be confusing sometimes! Don't be thrown off by the names ...
03/09/2026

Choosing the right apprenticeship programme for your needs can be confusing sometimes! Don't be thrown off by the names of programmes - they always relate to real-life jobs. 🤝

We're here to make the process as straightforward as possible for you. Give us a ring to see how we can help. 📲

September has arrived, and nurseries across the north-east are excited to welcome new children and families, ready to he...
01/09/2026

September has arrived, and nurseries across the north-east are excited to welcome new children and families, ready to help them grow and flourish throughout the academic year. 🌱

At the same time, increasing demand for early years places can make skills shortages and recruitment challenges across the sector apparent, with many nurseries looking for a simple and effective way to recruit more staff.

At Bensham Grove Nursery School in Gateshead, apprenticeships are playing an important role in tackling those challenges, helping the nursery develop skilled, confident practitioners while creating meaningful career opportunities for local people.

Read the full story by clicking the link in the comments 👇

Open Day today 🎉Our Youth Skills staff are in the Interchange building, ready to meet young people who are thinking abou...
25/08/2026

Open Day today 🎉

Our Youth Skills staff are in the Interchange building, ready to meet young people who are thinking about their next steps.

If you're 16-18, pop down to meet them before 3pm!

Looking for work? We're here to support you, with the Step into Work programme. Over the course of 6-8 weeks, you could ...
23/08/2026

Looking for work?

We're here to support you, with the Step into Work programme. Over the course of 6-8 weeks, you could gain an accredited qualification and valuable work experience in one of three sectors.

Come along to the Step into Work Open Day this Wednesday to find out more!

📍Learning and Skills, Gateshead Interchange
📅 Wednesday 26 August
🕖 Drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm

Didn't receive the GCSE grades you expected? Come along to this open day to get advice on your next steps.Our Youth Skil...
22/08/2026

Didn't receive the GCSE grades you expected? Come along to this open day to get advice on your next steps.

Our Youth Skills Programme is designed to support young people (16-18) to achieve the qualifications they need.

Learners on the programme work towards Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications at an appropriate level for them, and have the opportunity to gain an employability qualification, too.

Many Youth Skills learners progress to further learning, employment or an apprenticeship.

One young person did just that, and is now about to graduate from a Level 2 Teaching Assistant course.

They said: “I didn't have a positive experience throughout school and suffered a lot with my mental health. It's amazing how much my life has changed since discovering Learning & Skills. My 16-year-old self would have never thought it was possible to achieve what I have now.

“I'll always be thankful to all the staff I was involved with, as they had such a positive impact on my education.”

Our team is hosting an Open Day on Tuesday 25 August at the Learning and Skills Centre in Gateshead Interchange.

Pop along between between 10am and 3pm to have a chat with our friendly staff about how we can help you take your next steps. 🤝

The people who make future apprentices. 🤝Meet the advisors of our apprenticeships team, Poppy, Connor and Marie-Sophie. ...
21/08/2026

The people who make future apprentices. 🤝

Meet the advisors of our apprenticeships team, Poppy, Connor and Marie-Sophie. They oversee the promotion of our apprenticeships vacancies, and get in touch with every candidate who applies.

Their focus is to contact every candidate applying within 24 hours, get to know the candidates and assess their profile and how they fit the role, and support them in every way they can to help them on their journey.

Marie-Sophie said: "It feels great to be in touch with motivated candidates every day and be the one following their process from application to getting an apprenticeship."

"If you are someone looking for an apprenticeship, feel free to get in touch, we can't wait to get to know you and help you along the way!"

Take a look at our latest vacancies on our website and apply through our website. Link in the comments 👇

21/08/2026

There are many reasons to chose to get into an apprenticeship.
👇Check the video below to see why our apprentices chose that path.

20/08/2026

Did you get your GCSE results today? 🤔 The grades inside your envelope could mean a bright future with our apprenticeships. Good luck!

The team that helps businesses thrive ✨Staffing issues are a thing of the past when our Apprenticeships team gets starte...
17/08/2026

The team that helps businesses thrive ✨

Staffing issues are a thing of the past when our Apprenticeships team gets started.

We work with local businesses day in, day out to provide top quality talent – helping you to recruit apprentices and fill skills gaps with ease. From recruitment to training, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Why choose us?

✅ Free recruitment service, attracting and interviewing the best candidates

🤝 Trusted by over 350 employers

📈 Apprenticeship success rate 10% above the national average

Jo Pointon, Partnership Manager, said: “We're proud to support businesses across a wide range of sectors to develop their workforce through apprenticeships.”

“Over many years we have provided a top-class service, connecting businesses to apprentices and supporting both from day one of their journey together. If you’re looking for an apprenticeships training provider that you can trust to be reliable, get in touch with us today.”

Drop us a message if you’re interested in grants for recruiting an apprentice. 💬

14/08/2026

Apprenticeships are synonymous with gaining new skills.
Check the video below where two of our apprentices talk about a skill they gained on theirs! 👇

Address

Learning And Skills Centre, Gateshead Interchange, West Street
Gateshead
NE81BH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441914338646

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