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Shirley Concarr from Consett wanted to work but felt she was up against the world until she met Silvia from Derwentside Employment Team and they were able to face the challenges together.

When Lisa Cooke from the Card Shop needed to take someone on for her business in June this year she came to Derwentside Employment Team (DET) for help.

Prepare to Care A partnership between Derwentside Employment Team, a local Employer and a local Training Company has lead to 3 people finding work within days of attending a specially designed course.

Ged Rogan, born in the Jolly Drovers Pub, Leadgate and ex Royal Artillery was helped by Derwentside Employment Team to set up as a Self Employed Taxi Driver in March.

Investing in your future In these times of uncertainty and change making a sound investment that will grow year on year seems almost impossible. However there is one place you can invest that will bring you a guaranteed return. That place is you.

Jemma Liesicke from Stanley has set up her very own Dance School with the help of Derwentside Employment Team and Be Enterprising.

The more I become aware of my thoughts

Mark from Consett, ‘His Story’ Ten years ago I was working on cable percussion drilling rigs, the work was very physical and mentally draining, as you’re constantly away from home but the salary was great.

Finding time to relax and unwind At a time when many people’s stress levels are at an all-time high, a business has been set up in County Durham that uses ancient therapies to help people wind down.

Val is Living and Caring Val, from Burnhope thought a career in Care was not an option anymore but Derwentside Employment Team helped her to realise we all have an option to chose!