Employability Durham

26/02/2026

🌟 Peterlee Elevate Hub – Join Us for Support & Guidance! 🌟

Tomorrow our Peterlee Elevate Hub is open and here to support residents with access to a wide range of services — whether you're looking to improve your skills, explore employment options, boost your confidence, or get connected with local wellbeing support.

📍 Location: Peterlee Leisure Centre, SR8 1AF
🗓️ Day: Fridays
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

This week, we’re pleased to share that Wellbeing for Life will be joining us at the hub, offering personalised support around health, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing. If you’re looking for friendly guidance or just want to explore what’s available in your community, pop in and have a chat.

✨ What you can access at the Elevate Hub:

Employment support & advice
Help with skills and confidence
Connections to local services and partners

No pressure — just possibilities

Everyone is welcome, whether you want a quick chat, information, or support for next steps. Come along, meet the team, and see what’s available to help you move forward. 💙

25/02/2026

🌟 Stanley Elevate Hub – Join Us for Support & Guidance! 🌟

Tomorrow our Stanley Elevate Hub is open and here to support residents with access to a wide range of services — whether you're looking to improve your skills, explore employment options, boost your confidence, or get connected with local wellbeing support.

📍 Location: Louisa Centre, Stanley DH9 0TE
🗓️ Day: Thursday
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

This week, we’re pleased to share that Wellbeing for Life will be joining us at the hub, offering personalised support around health, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing. If you’re looking for friendly guidance or just want to explore what’s available in your community, pop in and have a chat.

✨ What you can access at the Elevate Hub:

Employment support & advice
Help with skills and confidence
Connections to local services and partners

No pressure — just possibilities

Everyone is welcome, whether you want a quick chat, information, or support for next steps. Come along, meet the team, and see what’s available to help you move forward. 💙

25/02/2026

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

🌟 Spennymoor Elevate Hub – Join Us for Support & Guidance! 🌟

Tomorrow our Spennymoor Elevate Hub is open and here to support residents with access to a wide range of services — whether you're looking to improve your skills, explore employment options, boost your confidence, or get connected with local wellbeing support.

📍 Location: Spennymoor Leisure Centre, DL16 6DB
🗓️ Day: Tuesdays
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

This week, we’re pleased to share that Wellbeing for Life will be joining us at the hub, offering personalised support around health, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing. If you’re looking for friendly guidance or just want to explore what’s available in your community, pop in and have a chat.

✨ What you can access at the Elevate Hub:

Employment support & advice
Help with skills and confidence
Connections to local services and partners

No pressure — just possibilities

Everyone is welcome, whether you want a quick chat, information, or support for next steps. Come along, meet the team, and see what’s available to help you move forward. 💙

23/02/2026

🌟Need help accessing support services? We’ve got you covered! 🌟
Elevate Hubs are a one‑stop shop packed with links to local support services, wellbeing resources, employment guidance, training opportunities, and more — all in one easy place.
💡 Whether you're looking for advice, personal development support, or somewhere to turn during a challenging time, our Elevate Hubs: Access to Support Services Padlet is here to help.
👉 Check it out here:
https://padlet.com/employabilitydurhamelevate/elevate-hubs-access-to-support-services-tepqz1trvrzjcdvg
Feel free to explore, share, and reach out if you need any more information.
If you can't get to one of our Elevate Hubs you can give us a call on 03000 262009, email us at employability@durham.gov.uk or contact via our website https://www.durham.gov.uk/employability
Let’s make support easier to find for everyone 💙

The Elevate Hubs are weekly drop‑in sessions offering personalised support to help you move closer to work or training. No appointment is needed — just come along and speak to our team. This Padlet shares the weekly timetable showing which organisations will be attending each Elevate Hub and the...

20/02/2026

🎉 Happy Chinese New Year! 🐎✨

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we’re celebrating a time that symbolises energy, progress, and forward momentum — perfect inspiration for anyone taking positive steps toward employment and personal growth.

At Employability Durham, the spirit of the Horse reminds us of resilience, determination, and the confidence to keep moving forward. From updating your CV and exploring new training opportunities to building interview skills and finding the motivation to take that next step — this is a brilliant moment to harness that strength and gallop toward your goals.

🌟 Let this be the year you move forward with purpose.
Our team is here to support you with guidance, encouragement, and practical help every step of the way.

Wishing all our participants, partners, and community a prosperous, empowering, and uplifting New Year! 🧧🐴

19/02/2026

🌟 Elevate Pop Up Hub – Pelton Community Centre (DH2 1DE) 🌟

Access support, explore opportunities, and take your next step with confidence!
Are you living in County Durham and thinking about work, skills, volunteering or your wellbeing?

Drop in and chat with Employability Durham and a range of local partners at our Elevate Pop Up Hub, running Monday to Wednesday at Pelton Community Centre.
There’s no pressure – just possibilities.

📅 What’s on next week?

🟧 Monday 23rd Feb | 2pm – 5pm
➡️ Routes towards work
➡️ Jobs in care

🟩 Tuesday 24th Feb | 1pm – 4:30pm
➡️ Volunteering opportunities
➡️ Skills support

🟪 Wednesday 25th Feb | 9am – 1pm
➡️ Improve your finances
➡️ Digital skills
➡️ Wellbeing support

⭐ Join us from 9:30am for the Wednesday wellbeing walk!
To see the full list of providers attending, along with session times, visit our Padlet page:

👉 https://padlet.com/employabilitydurhamelevate/elevate-hubs-access-to-support-services-tepqz1trvrzjcdvg

Whether you're easing back into work, exploring new skills, or seeking wellbeing support, we’re here to help you elevate your skills and confidence.
📧 Email: employability@durham.gov.uk
📞 Tel: 03000 262 009

Come along, bring your ideas, and let’s plan your next steps together! 💬✨

19/02/2026

Durham County Council will be attending our Peterlee Elevate Hub tomorrow to promote volunteering opportunities within the council!

📍 Where: Peterlee Leisure Centre, SR8 1AF
📅 When: Friday 20th February, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Pop in for a chat — we’d love to see you! 👋

18/02/2026

🌟 Beamish Museum is Coming to the Stanley Hub — TOMORROW! 🌟

📅 TOMORROW — Thursday 19th February
🕒 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Louisa Centre, Stanley

Beamish Museum will be visiting the Stanley Hub for a special drop‑in event happening tomorrow — and you’re invited!

Come along to:
✨ Meet the Beamish team
✨ Learn about job opportunities and career pathways
✨ Discover what it’s like to work at Beamish
✨ Take part in fun, interactive activities

Whether you're curious about roles in heritage, customer service, catering, education, or hands‑on museum work, this is a fantastic chance to ask questions and explore new opportunities.

⏰ Drop in anytime tomorrow between 10am and 2pm — no booking required!
If you have any questions or would like more information, call 03000 262009, email employability@durham.gov.uk, or fill out our webform:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/employability

18/02/2026

Today marks the beginning of Lent — a time often associated with reflection, focus, and positive change.

At Employability Durham, we know that taking small steps can lead to big progress. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, develop new skills, or take a fresh step toward employment, this season is a great reminder that growth happens one day at a time.💙 Over the next few weeks, why not:

✨ Set a new goal
✨ Refresh your routine
✨ Try something that challenges you
✨ Reach out for support when you need it

Our team is here to help you stay motivated and move forward at your own pace. Whatever your focus this Lent, you don’t have to do it alone.

17/02/2026

🥞 Happy Pancake Day from Employability Durham! 🥞

No matter how you like your pancakes — sweet, savoury, stacked high or flipped with flair — today’s the perfect reminder that great things can be made with the right mix… just like building your future career!

If you’re looking to mix up your skills, flip into a new opportunity, or stack up some support on your job journey, our team is here to help.

✨ CV support
✨ Confidence building
✨ Training & qualifications
✨ One-to-one guidance
✨ Pathways into work

Pop us a message or visit our website to see how we can support you.
Have a flippin’ fantastic day! 🥞💙