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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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Dani found her way out of a funk with the help of DurhamWorks
Dani struggled to find work for 18 months. Her anxiety hindered her from seeking support and job opportunities, and prolonged unemployment fuelled her depression, creating a vicious cycle of self-doubt and isolation. Seeking assistance from DurhamWorks, Dani received tailored support to address her challenges. As Dani struggled in job interviews, they revamped her CV and…
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Abigail is taking steps to make her dreams come true!
Abigail faced overwhelming anxiety upon starting university to study English Literature. Struggling to cope, she dropped out and turned to DurhamWorks for support. Abigail leaned heavily on her mum, disliked phone calls, and found using public transport too difficult, hindering her independence and career prospects. DurhamWorks helped Abigail gradually tackle her fears, including navigating public…
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Mariia finds a job with DurhamWorks
Mariia was referred to DurhamWorks as she had recently relocated to the United Kingdom from Ukraine and she wanted support searching for a job and updating her CV. Mariia also wanted the opportunity to improve her English. With our support, Mariia gained full time employment at Maximo’s restaurant in Castle Eden as a front of…
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