DurhamWorks - To improve your future

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DurhamWorks is a partnership project between Durham County Council and 9 organisations working together to support young people who are not in education, employment or training.

We can give you information, support and guidance that will help you find opportunities near to you. We check through hundreds of job and apprenticeship opportunities and can find out what courses and training are available for you too.

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DurhamWorks Podcast Available now

Date Posted: Oct 11, 2019

DurhamWorks have launched 3 podcasts to provide additional information and support to those who may be interested in DurhamWorks.

The three podcasts cover:

Employer support and job opportunities - This episode features The Park Head Hotel at Bishop Auckland and why Claire Gibbons, owner, has taken on three members of staff through DurhamWorks.
The journey a young person has taken whilst on DurhamWorks**** - from suffering from Paranoid schizophrenia to now having a job in which he can be proud of, Christopher Lambert tells us about his journey.
And finally, a parents perspective of how...

World Mental Health Day

Date Posted: Oct 10, 2019

Thursday 10th October is World Mental Health Day.

The DurhamWorks employability training team at Citizens Advice recognise the importance of good mental health for their participants, which is why our 12 week SEED course concentrates on personal development and building self-esteem, as well as developing excellent employability skills.

We would like to share these comments, made recently by one of our learners:

“Since working with DurhamWorks, I have felt a strong sense of personal growth through the different interactions with staff and my peers that I did not find anywhere else.

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DurhamWorks for Employers

Are you looking to expand your team?

We can help you find passionate and talented young people that are well suited to your business. We can offer support and advice on apprenticships , training and recruitment.

DurhamWorks helps employers access the many rewards of employing young people.

Recruiting 16 to 24-year-olds can positively impact on everything from performance and productivity to growth, innovation and morale.

With DurhamWorks it's really simple too. Support and funding may be available to ensure you find the ideal person for your business.

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