New employability partnership to support County Durham businesses

Durham Employment Connections (DEC) has been created to generate more collaborative working across employment and skills services.

It will support the local business community by addressing labour and skills shortages and helping local residents into roles.

DEC is a partnership between Employability Durham, Business Durham, Durham Works, and regional housing associations Livin, believe housing, and Karbon Homes. It is funded by Durham County Council’s Area Action Partnership.

DEC has set up an engaged and active ‘Durham Employability Forum’ bringing together over 40 employment and skills organisations from across the county focusing on key themes such as the cost-of-living crisis, women in the workplace, labour shortages in key industries, and inclusion in the workplace.

Businesses can get involved and attend events via the Partnership’s LinkedIn page.