Preparing all of Durham’s young people for careers. Building a pipeline of talent to help regional companies compete and grow.
Investing in Youth, Elevating Prosperity.
Partnerships build success.
We are a community partnership of engaged educators, business, government, nonprofits, youth and young adults aligning their resources and initiatives to create an Education-to-Career system that better equips Durham’s youth for career and life success, building a stronger community and local workforce.
Our vision is for a change.
Our vision is the change we hope to see in our city: that all Durham youth will complete a postsecondary credential and begin a rewarding career by age 25.
Together, we can make a positive impact.
Our impact is the change we can be in our city: advocate and invest collaborative and design aptitude to inspire youth between 14-25 through awareness and access to attain postsecondary career credentials.
An Education-to-Career system is built for all.
Graduate from high school
Engage in work that prepares them for a career
Complete a postsecondary credential
Secure living-wage work
Made in Durham in action:
The B.U.L.L.S. Initiative
Made in Durham’s flagship program, this community partnership connects Durham residents to rewarding career pathways in rapidly expanding Life Sciences industries through wraparound financial assistance, coaching, certifications, and post-graduate support.