When Skye left School she didn’t know what to do next, so she
spoke to DurhamWorks who supported her into an Apprenticeship
role.

Durham Works - Skye

Thomas was unemployed and lacking confidence, so he spoke to
DurhamWorks on what support was available to him and how they
could help him find not only his confidence again but also
employment.

Durham Works - Thomas

Sharon Davies, Company Director from Tiny Treasures wanted to
expand her workforce so approached DurhamWorks for help to find
the right candidate for her business and receive support in the
recruitment process.

Durham Works - Tiny Treasures

Christopher had mental health issues and needed help to get his
life back on track and into work so he signed up to DurhamWorks
to get the support he needed.

Durham Works - Christopher

Claire, owns the Park Head Hotel and DurhamWorks helped her
expand her workforce by finding the right candidate for her
business and supporting her through the recruitment process.

Durham Works - Claire, Park Head Hotel

Amanda’s son Joe, who has Asperger's, couldn’t continue at
college so she contacted DurhamWorks who signed him up.

Durham Works - Amanda

Joe has Asperger's and couldn’t continue at college so his parents
signed him up to DurhamWorks and he has never looked back.

Durham Works - Joe

Despite having a degree in design, Kayleigh was struggling to get a
job so signed up to DurhamWorks to receive some help with her CV
and interview skills.

Durham Works - Kayleigh

Sophie was struggling to find the right opportunities until DurhamWorks got in touch with her and found her an apprenticeship opportunity which has lead onto full time employment.

Durham Works - Sophie

Newton Aycliffe at 75

Celebrations are taking place in Newton Aycliffe to mark the 75 years since it was created on 19 April 1947, under the New Towns Act 1946.

To mark the occasion, a special song has been written and recorded to celebrate the town’s past, present and future, with culture and community arts a key aspect of the county’s bid to be named UK City of Culture 2025. 

Organised by Durham County Council in partnership with Greenfield Arts, the We Are All Together project includes members of the adult choir Harmony and students from Greenfield Community College, alongside north east musician Martin Longstaff. 

Also known as The Lake Poets, Martin’s song Shipyards has been played over 30 million times on worldwide streaming platforms.

Durham County Council

Popular tracks