Meet your business advisors
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DurhamWorks can improve your business
“ Hundreds of County Durham businesses are already benefiting from our young people ”
With intensive support and up to up to £ 3,000 of funding available to businesses from the DurhamWorks programme , now is the time to see how young people can help grow your business .
The programme works with unemployed 16 to 24-year-olds across County Durham who are looking for work and training opportunities .
It also provides free support for small to medium enterprises to create job , apprenticeship and other work-related opportunities in their business .
DurhamWorks will help you find the ideal candidate and unlock funding to support their training and employment .
Hundreds of County Durham businesses are already benefiting from our young people , read on to find out how you can too .
Meet your business advisors
Gill Cairns ( left ) and Lynne Groves ( right ) are DurhamWorks business advisors for the
Newton Aycliffe and South Durham area .
Financial incentives
Getting enthusiastic young people working for your company couldn ’ t be easier .
Employers can access funding through DurhamWorks to support unemployed 16 to 24-year-olds into apprenticeships or employment .
This ranges from a small amount to support travel or lunches through to larger financial wage incentives up to the value of £ 3,000 , in the form of a Learning , Working , Earning Grant .
The grant is available to small to medium enterprises to help them create opportunities for young people and can be used to fund the cost of a salary or to purchase equipment , clothing , uniform or tools to support the young person .
Our DurhamWorks business advisors are on hand to support you in making an application , guiding you through the process step-by-step and identifying any other available support .
Visit www . durhamworks . info / employers to find out more .
With a team of business advisors working across all areas of the county , businesses can get all the support they need to bring young people into their workforce .
DurhamWorks business advisors for the Newton Aycliffe and South Durham area are Gill Cairns and Lynne Groves . They can offer support with a range of activities including :
Managing the recruitment process : DurhamWorks can take the burden of searching for the right person from you , pre-screening candidates and supporting you through a successful interview process . Thanks to their tailored approach , they have a strong track record of finding compatible matches .
Training support : DurhamWorks supports companies through the whole process of training young people , helping to identify and resource training requirements . Even before a young person is appointed , they conduct initial screenings to assess key skills . They then offer in-work support through optional , regular reviews . Their approach ensures talent is nurtured for the good of the young people and the businesses they work with .
Practical hands on support : Such as help with the induction process , identifying and funding training , equipment or uniforms , travel arrangements , documents such as references , identification or licences .
Larger issues : DurhamWorks ’ partners can support you with issues such as strategic development , business growth , diversification , securing premises and accessing finance .
To discuss the possibility of employing a DurhamWorks young person contact them today on 03000 262 930 or email gill . cairns @ durham . gov . uk or lynne . groves @ durham . gov . uk