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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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Take the Leap Programme Coffee Mornings
Springboard’s The Leap programme is a blend of classroom delivery, practical activity and experimental learning to address, in the first instance, life skills, employability skills, social-emotional and mental health. Why not join Springboard at one of their coffee mornings to find out more? Springboard are holding drop in sessions every Wednesday morning in their Peterlee…
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Discover Your Future Event, Wednesday 30 October 2024
Are you unemployed, aged 16 to 24, and looking for career opportunities. Then why not come to our Careers Event – “Discover Your Future” At the event you can: The event takes place between 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Wednesday 30 October 2024 at DurhamWorks Employment Hub, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NX. Employers and apprentice providers will…
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Stephen’s Journey to a Permanent Role
Durham County Council’s Sessional Employment Programme offers paid work experience opportunities tailored to Care Experienced Young People. By aligning placements with individual talents and career aspirations, the program aims to foster meaningful career development. In February 2024, Stephen, a young person in care, sought a Sessional Employment placement that would complement his Personal Trainer studies.…
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