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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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DurhamWorks Programmes for Schools
DurhamWorks Programmes for Schools supports young people in Year 11 to plan and move into sustained post 16 education, employment, or training; enabling them to achieve their full potential. Thalia, is one such young person that DurhamWorks Programmes for Schools has supported, she is 16, and has been home educated since school year 10, however…
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DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub
Everyone at DurhamWorks cares about the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support. The newly launched DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub provides information for young people on how we use safeguarding and prevent duty processes to protect young people. You can view the Safeguarding Hub here.
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Is Customer Service Your Career Path? Visit the Optimum Skills Open Day
Join us at Optimum Skills on Wednesday 30th October 2024 for one of our open day sessions, at 2.00pm or 5.00pm Come along and speak to the team about upcoming opportunities in customer service. Explore and experience our four-week courses, designed to get you work ready. Available DurhamWorks courses are fully funded for 16 –…
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