Employment
Our employability programs are designed with passion and commitment to enhance people’s prospects. They are tailored to meet the specific needs and aspirations of our customers, while also ensuring excellence in delivery for our funders. We strive to integrate our employment initiatives with other Groundwork services, aligning with our key thematic areas whenever possible. This holistic approach maximizes impact and supports individuals on their journey to success.
“With the support of our funders and our committed and dedicated teams we offer an increased range of solutions to best support our customers and communities to keep progressing and moving forward.”
Craig Drummond
Employment Programmes Manager
Connect to Work
Connect to Work is a voluntary programme to help tackle economic inactivity by providing a specific form of support targeted at the right people at the right time, based on their individual circumstances.
Northern Futures
Northern Futures offers an end-to-end voluntary employability and personal development package tailored to the unique and complex needs of each participant; moving them closer to employment or education.
Youth Work- Co Durham
Our Youth Workers and partner organisations provide workshops and activities to increase self-awareness, develop knowledge and conflict-resolution skills. Exploring topics such as mental health, drugs and alcohol, masculinity, healthy relationships and enabling YP to make informed choices.
Empower Her
Empower Her is a project we currently are delivering in East Durham, for women aged 18-24. We do interactive workshops, creative projects, journaling and group discussions.
DurhamWorks
DurhamWorks is a dedicated programme for young people aged 16-24 living in County Durham who are not in education, employment or training.
Cumberland Futures
Cumberland Futures provides a comprehensive, voluntary employability and personal development program, individually tailored to meet each participant’s unique and complex needs, helping them progress towards employment or further education.
Northern Directions
Northern Directions offers an end-to-end voluntary employability and personal development package tailored to the unique and complex needs of each participant; moving them closer to employment or education.
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