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Community Partners

Connecting Resources, Creating Opportunities

We collaborate with schools, nonprofits, training providers, and community organizations to increase employment opportunities for Durham residents. By bolstering our city’s talent development pipeline through deep collaborations, we strengthen Durham by connecting our people to the skills, resources, and support that foster meaningful careers.

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Boys & Girls Club of Durham @2x-100
DBH
Duke Health@2x-100
The Bull City Woodshop@2x-100
Durham Center for Senior Life@2x-100
Durham Nativity School @2x-100
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Graced
Kidznotes Inc.@2x-100
NCCU BRITE Program @2x-100
Salvation Army Youth Center@2x-100
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WestEnd Community Foundation (Camp Calvary)@2x-100
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City Manager's Office 2@2x-100
General Services Cultural & Public Arts 2@2x-100
Neighborhood Improvement Services 2@2x-100
Parks & Recreation 2@2x-100
Soil & Water Conservation District 2@2x-100
Technology Solutions 2@2x-100

Voices of Impact

The true measure of YouthWorks’ success comes directly from the voices of those who experienced it firsthand. These testimonials showcase the transformative power of our program across participants, supervisors, and community partners.

Youth Transformation

“This program helped me understand how to be professional in a real job setting. I feel more prepared for my future.”

— Youth Participant, In-Person

Career Discovery

“I loved working with kids and seeing what it’s like to have a job that actually makes a difference.”

— Youth Participant, In-Person

Essential Skills

“I learned how to present myself, how to write a resume, and how to interview. I didn’t know how important that was until now.”

— Youth Participant, In-Person

Future Pathways

“Before YouthWorks, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Now I’m thinking about a career in healthcare.”

— Participant placed with Duke Health

Supervisor Excellence

“Our intern came in ready to contribute from day one. They were engaged, professional, and a joy to work with.”

— Site Supervisor, City Department

Partnership Pride

“YouthWorks gave us the opportunity to mentor a future leader. We’re proud to be part of this pipeline for talent.”

— Community Partner Organization