Employment Futures exists to help remove barriers to meaningful employment for autistic adults and/or those with learning difficulties.
Having completed the 16-week YESNE programme, Erin says she is filled with newfound confidence and has gained invaluable practical experience. Read more
Teesside university student Imogen Cox is being supported by Employment Futures' Student Mentoring team. Read more
YESNE participant Connor Caizley got a taste of what his dream job in mechanics might be like when he completed a two-day placement at Stagecoach. Read more
Danielle Chapman, from Peterlee, says Employment Specialist Barrie Lund "empowered her" to pursue a new career. Read more
We've come a long way since our launch back in 2016 and have supported hundreds of people across the region.
Our experienced team of employment specialists provide personalised support to hundreds of jobseekers, students and local employers each year.
Click below to read about the impact Employment Futures has had on the lives of some of the adults who have accessed our provisions.
Jake Thomson was supported through a difficult time in his life by the Employment Futures team. Read more
Charlotte Settle credits the Personal Mentor Programme with boosting her confidence for the future. Read more
Employment Specialist Michael Knaggs helped Nicola Todd to discover a newfound confidence after a decade out of work. Read more
Mark, from Middlesbrough, says his future is brighter thanks to Employment Futures' Personal Mentor Programme. Read more
Employment Futures' Barrie Lund helped Morgan Briggs, 22, take an important step into the world of work. Read more
One success story from Employment Futures is 33-year-old Ashley Jones. Read more
Through the Unlock Your Potential programme Sarah Jude, 19, has completed a work placement at Garden House Inn in Durham. Read more
Thanks to a dedicated support and a bespoke programme Madelaine Wilkinson, (20) from Stanley is now part of the team at Farplace animal sanctuary. Read more