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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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Free Mental Health Support for Young Jobseekers Through Tellme+
Looking for a job can be exciting, but it can also feel stressful and overwhelming. If you’re aged 16 to 30 and feeling worried about your future, struggling with confidence, or finding that your mental health is making it harder to find or stay in work, help is available. Tellmi+ Jobseeker Support is a free…
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DurhamWorks and the Employability Trust
DurhamWorks has been working with partnership with The Employability Trust on an initiative which gives young people the opportunity to gain work experience while being paid. The Employability Trust supports young people who are struggling to find employment, looking to gain practical work experience, or are daunted by the world of work and don’t know…
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Sportworks Helps Young People Learn Life Skills
A group of care-experienced young people have been benefitting from training delivered by Sportworks with the aim of helping them improve their employment opportunities, while also developing their social skills. Young people in care might be at a disadvantage later in life, so the course is about bridging some of those gaps and helping make…
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