DurhamWorks.org is part of the NCWorks system designed to provide support, training, job opportunities, and resources for business to create a model of shared economic prosperity for all. This work is coordinated by the Durham Workforce Development Board, a group comprised of a wide variety of individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the local area to facilitate, plan and coordinate workforce development resources to maximize the efforts of government, businesses, workforce partners, and education. The board promotes a responsive workforce development system, develops a job training plan for the provision of coordinated employment and training services, provides oversight and guidance for workforce development activities, and provides employment and training services designed to alleviate the social, educational, and economic problems of groups or individuals, including but not limited to those with employment barriers.

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NEW THIS SUMMER!  |  DURHAM YOUTHWORKS

Are you a young adult in Durham looking for a paid experience to prepare you with updated skills for a new economy? Announcing a new work experience program for Durham youth – presenting Durham YouthWorks 2021!! Open to individuals 14-24 years old who are residents of the City of Durham or Durham County. Also, this program is open to individuals in school or out of school. Submit your application and you could be selected to participate in this paid summer program designed to provide you with the skills you will need as you move forward in the new workplace.

Sounds interesting? Please complete this form. Or visit this site to access the form and learn more!

Positions are limited and participation will be selected by lottery.  Participants will be notified by text message and/or email by the end of April 2021.

UPCOMING EVENTS:  Please click on the event links below for more details, including how to register for events.

Durham Production Career Expo: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

CURRENT HOT JOBS: Are you actively seeking employment? The employers listed below are hiring! Login or create an account at https://www.ncworks.gov to explore these great opportunities and more!

IMPORTANT UPDATES:  Please visit the Durham Rapid Response page to view resources, including instructions on how to apply for unemployment and where to look for career and training opportunities.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THESE RESOURCES

In addition, many of our services are now offered virtually. These services include:

• Employment Planning
• Career Assessment & Counseling
• On-site & Virtual Workshops
• Community Resource Referrals
• Job Matching
• WIOA and Training Counseling
• Career Fairs & Hiring Events
• RESEA appointments
• Reentry Initiative Counseling
• Veteran Services