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Welcome to DurhamWorks

If you’re aged between 16-24 and live in County Durham, we can help you get into education, employment or training.

  • Email: DurhamWorks@durham.gov.uk
  • Tel: 03000 262 930

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Everyone at DurhamWorks cares about the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support. The DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub provides information for young people on how we use safeguarding and prevent duty processes to protect young people.

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About DurhamWorks

DurhamWorks is an inclusive programme aiming to find jobs for young people in County Durham and to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing into employment. We offer help creating a CV, searching for jobs and applying for jobs. We can also help you prepare for a job interview.

We can help fund childcare, clothing or transport costs associated with your new role and help you budget for these costs.
We also have funding for employers to create employment opportunities for young people.

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