DurhamWorks

Are you:

• 16 - 24 years old?
• Live in County Durham?
• Not in education, employment, or training?

The DurhamWorks team is made up of professionals who help and support young people, providing them with careers information, advice, and guidance. We work in local communities across County Durham and can visit you and your and families in your home, if required.

Then don't hesitate to get involved and take the opportunity to receive the help and support available to you. Call the team on 03000 262 930 or Sign up to join us.

You will be treated respectfully and fairly in a safe and welcoming setting. Our expert staff will work with you to develop a plan to help you fulfil your potential and work towards your ambitions.

We provide support in building a CV, help searching for and applying for jobs, or support preparing for an interview. We can also provide you with ongoing information, advice and guidance once you have successfully secured a post.

DurhamWorks is an inclusive programme working with a diverse range of young people across County Durham to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing.

We can subsidise the initial transport, childcare or clothing 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.

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

What we can help with

• You will receive information, advice and guidance from qualified staff.
• You will be supported to develop a clear action plan and CV.
• You will get help with searching for jobs, training or courses, application completion and developing your interview skills.
• You will have access to a range of courses and training from our partners to help you improve your work skills.
• If needed, you will get help with maths, English and other individual learning needs.
• We will seek funding to help you get into a job or apprenticeship including grants for employers, initial transport costs, childcare costs and work clothes.
• Extra support from peer mentors where that would be helpful.

If you would like to refer yourself or a family member for support, or chat with an adviser please Contact DurhamWorks.

Participation Plan 2023-2025

The purpose of the Participation Plan is to set out the key ambitions and targets, as a partnership, to support more young people in County Durham to progress into post-16 education, employment and training, in order to enable them to an appropriate qualifications, skills and aptitudes, that will lead to fulfilling careers and supporting our local economy.

You can view the Participation Plan at Participation Plan 2023-2025 (PDF, 5 MB).