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Work in warehousing, manufacturing, construction or a call centre: guaranteed interviews
Date Posted: Feb 14, 2018
Complete these short training courses and you could get a guaranteed job interview!
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February and March Digital Training Dates
Date Posted: Feb 12, 2018
RAW Digital Training are running more Digital Marketing Skills Courses for unemployed 16-24 year olds, including new Games Design and Website Creation courses!
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Keir's story
Date Posted: Feb 09, 2018
Keir had difficulties expressing himself and had extremely low self-confidence and self-esteem. He loved gardening and DurhamWorks supported him to get his CSCS card and apply for a job with Durham County Council.
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Shannon's Story
Date Posted: Feb 02, 2018
Shannon wanted a job in business administration, but couldn’t get past the interview stage. After some training and support from DurhamWorks, Shannon now has an apprenticeship.
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The Skills Academy
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2018
When The Skills Academy Group rebranded and relocated from Gateshead to Chester le Street, they received DurhamWorks funding to hire two new apprentices. Now DurhamWorks support is also helping the employers and young people who use their services, helping the training company to become more sustainable.
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Naomi's Story
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2018
Naomi got good A Level results and always knew she wanted to work with animals, but problems with her mental health stopped her from going on to university or work. Now, after some support from DurhamWorks, she’s enjoying working at an animal rehabilitation centre.
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Cornerstones sustainability programme
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2018
DurhamWorks are not only helping young people to get into employment and training, but have also helped to reduce waste and create a fuel support scheme for pensioners.
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Brittany's Story
Date Posted: Jan 19, 2018
18 year old Brittany was unemployed and claiming Universal Credit when she met DurhamWorks adviser Helen at her local Job Centre. Now, she’s working as a Hospitality Apprentice at a boutique shop and café.
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Robyn's Story
Date Posted: Jan 16, 2018
24 year old Robyn had worked in care homes until she injured her back. She found that the standing and lifting involved in her next job made her back worse and left to find an office-based job. Robyn applied for a Business Administration Apprenticeship, advertised through DurhamWorks, and when she was offered the job, DurhamWorks provided petrol money to get to work for 6 weeks, until her first pay came through.
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Hotel Indigo Routeway
Date Posted: Jan 15, 2018
Fancy working at the new and exciting Hotel Indigo Durham and its Marco Pierre White restaurant? Join our short course for a guaranteed interview!
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