If you’re currently out of work and feeling unsure about what comes next, Benchmark’s workshops are designed to help you.
This short series of friendly, practical workshops focuses on building confidence, resilience, and a clearer understanding of what employers are actually looking for.
The sessions are supportive, welcoming, and focused on helping you feel more positive, capable, and ready to take a next step -whatever that looks like for you.
You are welcome to attend one or more workshops. Each session works on its own, but together they form a supportive journey towards work, training, or other positive opportunities.
Who are the workshops for?
These workshops are for adults who:
- are currently not in work
- may be feeling unsure, stuck, or lacking confidence
- want practical support to help them to move forward
- would value a friendly, supportive space to build confidence and motivation
No qualifications, experience, or preparation are needed, just a willingness to take a positive step.
What do the workshops cover?
Resilience – Building Confidence and Coping with Change
Understand what resilience really means, why confidence can dip after setbacks, and practical ways to cope with challenges and keep going.
Behaviours & Cultures – Understanding What Employers Look For
Learn about workplace behaviours, communication, and expectations, and how to feel more confident navigating different work environments.
Managing Expectations – Finding a Realistic Way Forward
Explore how to set achievable goals, recognise stepping-stone opportunities, and create a realistic plan that works for you.
Adaptability – Using Your Skills in New Ways
Identify your transferable skills, explore future opportunities, and build confidence in adapting to what employers need.
Dates, times and location
Time: 10am – 1pm
Resilience – Building Confidence and Coping with Change
Tuesday 10 February – Westfield House
Tuesday 24 February – Westfield House
Behaviours & Cultures – Understanding What Employers Look For
Thursday 12 February – Westfield House
Thursday 26 February – Westfield House
Managing Expectations – Finding a Realistic Way Forward
Tuesday 10 March – Henry Boot Offices
Tuesday 24 March – Electric Works
Adaptability – Using Your Skills in New Ways
Thursday 12 March – Electric Works
Thursday 26 March – Electric Works
What should you expect on the day?
- a supportive, welcoming environment
- practical activities and discussion
- no pressure to speak or share
- clear ideas and tools you can take away and use.
Delivered by Benchmark. Sessions are led by an experienced recruitment professional using a supportive, solution-focused approach.
How to book
To book a place or find out more, get in touch with the Opportunity Sheffield Team.
Email: opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk or call: 0114 229 6188
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