Do you have a passion for working with young people?
Do you want to be a part of raising aspirations of the future workforce?
Does your organisation specialise in a linked subject?
Would you like to share your story to show students what they can achieve to?
Do you have upcoming positions in your organisation, such as apprenticeships you would like promote to students?
If you think you can support our school in giving up your time to talk to students of all ages, whether this be in small groups, classes or perhaps assemblies, or maybe you would like a stall at our annual careers fair? Then our school would love to hear from you!
Please get in touch with Mrs Rochester, Careers Coordinator rck@seahamhighschool.com or Mr Harbron, Asst. Headteacher hac@seahamhighschool.com or ring school reception 0191 5161600 and ask to speak to either of us.
The North East LEP is a public, private and education sector partnership which covers the local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland. We are working with partners to develop a more competitive economy for the North East, Helping to create more and better jobs for everyone.
We're supporting all North East schools to achieve the Good Careers Guidance Benchmarks by 2024.
By working with schools and colleges in the North East your business can create strong links with the next generation of employees. To find out more visit the North East Ambition website for business
Careerwave work closely with Seaham High School delivering impartial CIAG to students in KS4. Careerwave are trusted and recommended careers guidance services for schools, colleges, sixth forms and other education providers and individuals. Professional, independent and impartial, we strive to create better futures.
These external organisations attend our school events and offer support and programmes to students and/or their families.
If you're aged between 16 and 24, we can help you get into employment, education or training. For more information visit our website Durhamworks
Family Hubs support families from pregnancy right up until your child turns 19, or 25 if they have special educational needs and disabilities. For more information and to register for free visit
We've got something for everyone in our huge range of courses - whether you want to boost your job prospects, learn a new skill, help the kids better with homework or turn a hobby into something more, we have a course for you. You can meet new people and make friends with our classroom-based courses, or if you want to fit something in around your busy lifestyle then our online or blended learning courses are perfect for you. With locations all across the county and courses starting throughout the year, there is sure to be something to suit you.
Is it time for you to start planning for your future or make a change? We can help if you're 25 or over, live in County Durham and:
are not in employment, and have not been looking for work in the last four weeks and/or are unable to start work within the next two weeks. This includes anyone:
with a health condition and claiming a sickness benefit
who's a carer or parent
who's a student or a young retiree
who's not claiming any benefits and may be supported by family or savings
are in unstable employment, for example, from zero or low hours or at risk of redundancy and wanting to improve your circumstances
We can provide information, advice and guidance to help you at every stage of your journey to living more comfortably. If you're not yet ready to work, we can help you so that when the time comes, you're ready, prepared and confident.
Complete our employability enquiry form and one of our team will get back to you.
Or visit Employability Durham website