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Join Us to Make a Change in County Durham!
DurhamWorks run Youth Forums across County Durham, providing a platform for you to express your thoughts, ideas and opinions on the DurhamWorks service and wider-related topics. Sessions take place over a couple of hours fortnightly within a small groups and are a great way for you to enhance your confidence, ability to work as part…
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Zoe and DurhamWorks
Zoe O’Keefe, a 20-year old who had just finished sixth form, felt lost and scared about her future. Unsure how to apply for or even looks for a job, Zoe was referred to DurhamWorks by the Job Centre.
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Ellis’ Journey with DurhamWorks
Ellis came across DurhamWorks through a local newspaper. Intrigued by what he learned, Ellis signed up for the programme, hoping it would provide the guidance and support he needed.
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Ashton’s Journey with DurhamWorks
Ashton McConnell, a 22-year-old, recently moved to Bishop Auckland. After settling in, he sought ways to integrate into the community and improve his employability. Upon arrival, Ashton began engaging with the Prince’s Trust, an organisation focused on youth development. This provided him with initial support and helped him regain stability after his move.
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Step Up: Summer
We are running one-off sessions to boost your confidence and help you find work, training or education that’s right for YOU These are taking place at the McIntire Centre, Bishop Auckland on Wednesdays 2.00 to 3.00pm Skills for Jobseeking – 30th JulyInterviews and In-Person Skills – 6th AugustCVs and Applications – 13th AugustCollege and Apprenticeships…
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New DurhamWorks Courses Coming Soon!
DurhamWorks will be running the following training courses throughout County Durham soon. The courses are ran by specialist training organisations, offer an opportunity to get life experience, learn life skills and make new friends. It works 4 U (Groundwork NE) The “It works 4 U” course offers you up to 6 months support focussing on…
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Finding the Right Path to Employment
Finding the Right Path to Employment Transcript.pdf At 17, Connor Usher found himself uncertain about his future. After leaving college because it wasn’t the right fit, he spent months unsure of what to do next. Traditional options like the Job Centre didn’t feel like the right place for him, and he didn’t know there were…
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