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More than 40 apprenticeships up for grabs with Durham County Council

Electricians, plasterers, civil engineers and business administrators are among more than 40 apprenticeships roles on offer at Durham County Council.

Applications are open now, with a closing date of Sunday 21 May, and successful applicants will take up their posts in September.

The apprenticeships are open to people of all ages and backgrounds, from school leavers to career changers.

Cllr Richard Bell, the council’s deputy leader and Cabinet member for finance, said: “We’re delighted to launch this recruitment drive for our latest intake of apprentices.

“Apprenticeships provide people with a ...

Layla gains employment in the Care Industry

Layla, 17, was struggling to find opportunities for people her age in the Care Industry. After signing onto DurhamWorks, Layla is now employed and thriving in the industry.

Funding to support unemployed young people secured

More than £1million in funding has been secured to help almost 300 unemployed young people get into work and improve their skills.

We and Groundwork North East have been successful in winning a £1.2million bid awarded by the Youth Futures Foundation. The funding has enabled us and Groundwork to establish the DurhamWorks Futures team, as part of DurhamWorks.

DurhamWorks is a dedicated programme for young people aged 16 to 24 living in County Durham who are not in education, employment or training.

The Futures team aims to support 290 unemployed young people between now and 2023. It will help th...

Yasmin secures new employment after Kickstart placement comes to an end

Yasmin signed up to DurhamWorks in April 2022 following completion of a Kickstart placement. Yasmin was keen to move into employment and advised she needed support with applications and interview skills and to build confidence in these areas. 

Yasmin was quickly referred to Employment Engagement Officer, Jo Standen, who supported Yasmin with an application for a Durham County Council apprenticeship. Whilst waiting to hear news about the apprenticeship, Yasmin attended a training course with a local training provider to gain further skills. Yasmin continued attending regular appointments with J...