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- DurhamWorks’ impact on youth confidencePaul Hewitson, a Progression Coordinator at DurhamWorks helps young people in Durham by providing support finding education, employment, and training opportunities while breaking… Read more: DurhamWorks’ impact on youth confidence
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A Job for You
Want employment? Not sure about your first steps?
Durham LEAP
Participants will engage in a variety of workshops and support sessions to develop key life and employment skills.
Introduction to Construction
Join our three week introduction to construction course where you will can learn about different areas of construction.
About Durham Works
DurhamWorks is an inclusive programme aiming to find jobs for young people in County Durham and to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing into employment. We offer help creating a CV, searching for jobs and applying for jobs. We can also help you prepare for a job interview.
We can help fund childcare, clothing or transport costs associated with your new role and help you budget for these costs.
We also have funding for employers to create employment opportunities for young people.