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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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Transgender Awareness Week
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. Trans Awareness Week takes place the week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), is an…
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Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good
Starting Monday 10 November…. Every year, bullying impacts the lives of countless young people and silence helps it grow. That’s why, this Anti-Bullying Week, we’re empowering young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online. Lasting change needs all of…
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Introducing CiCi Careers Chatbot
CiCi helps you find your way through the education, employment, and training pathways available to you to help you make important decisions about your future. You can find lots of information on CiCi about courses, skills and jobs, as well as help exploring possible career opportunities. You can access CiCi directly using the following link:…
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