STEP Charity is working with Sheffield City Council to develop the Steel Valley strategy. STEP is leading the development of a 10 year strategy for employment, enterprise, skills and wellbeing across Stocksbridge, High Green, Chapeltown and the surrounding villages. Local people are at the centre of this strategy. They are therefore asking residents to fill … Continue reading Stocksbridge, Chapeltown and High Green residents invited to fill out Steel Valley strategy survey
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
Amey programme helps care-experienced people progress
Amey is launching its next STRIVE programme for care-experienced young people in January 2027. The aim of the programme is to provide a group of young people, aged 18 – 25, with experience of the care system an insight into the diversity of career opportunities within Amey. The programme will engage care leavers and support … Continue reading Amey programme helps care-experienced people progress
Teacake Club Autumn Meeting Review: Thursday 29 October 2026
The Teacake Club gathered on Thursday 29 October 2026 at The Sheffield College. Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield welcomed everybody to the Autmn Meeting and thanked the venue team. View the whole slideshow here: Teacake Meeting Autumn 2026Download Speakers The Sheffield College Rachel Thompson – Director Scott Cotterill – Employment Services Agency Manager … Continue reading Teacake Club Autumn Meeting Review: Thursday 29 October 2026
Opportunity Sheffield’s Social Value Report Quarter 2: July to September 2026
The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing to add value to the local economy and to the lives of Sheffield residents. This report covers the second quarter of the year - July to September 2026. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Social Value Report Quarter 2: July to September 2026
WEA: Employability Pathways helps participants move closer to work
Whether you are looking for your first job or are returning to work, Employability Pathway is designed to build confidence and improve your job prospects. Delivered by WEA (Workers' Educational Association), the fully funded programme combines practical employability skills with the knowledge and confidence needed to move closer to work. Participants will learn how to … Continue reading WEA: Employability Pathways helps participants move closer to work
Young people gain DIY skills through Volunteer It Yourself project
Volunteer It Yourself have a project at starting in November at Forge Warehouse in Sheffield. Forge Warehouse is an independent grassroots music venue supporting emerging artists, DJs and the local creative community. As part of the project, young people (aged 16-24) will help transform two unused rooms into artist accommodation and green room spaces. Works … Continue reading Young people gain DIY skills through Volunteer It Yourself project
FACES: Essential Skills for Life and Work starts in November 2026
The Family Adult Education Service's (FACES) Essential Skills for Life and Work starts in November 2026. This is a fast track course where you can achieve recognised qualifications at Entry 3 / Level 1 within 12 weeks. The course includes Functional Skills English, Maths & Essential Digital Skills. Online Teams briefing: Tuesday 3 November, 12.30pmInitial … Continue reading FACES: Essential Skills for Life and Work starts in November 2026
FACES: Health & Wellbeing and Food courses start in November 2026
The Family Adult Community Education Service (FACES) at Sheffield City Council is launching its next Health and Wellbeing and Food courses in November 2026. The courses will take place at the Moorfoot Building in Sheffield city centre. Assessments for these courses are due to take place on: Thursday 5 November Thursday 10 November Thursday 26 … Continue reading FACES: Health & Wellbeing and Food courses start in November 2026
CTS enrolling for Maths, English, Functional Skills and Employability
CTS Training are enrolling for Maths & English GCSE, Functional Skills, ESOL and many more courses this autumn 2026. CTS provides qualifications and training programmes for young people aged 16-19, and up to 24 for learners with an EHCP. All courses are listed in the flyer below or visit the CTS Training website. Enrolment Flyer … Continue reading CTS enrolling for Maths, English, Functional Skills and Employability
Imagining Social Rights: Global & Local Experiences of Work exhibition comes to Kelham Island Museum
The Imagining Social Rights: Global & Local Experiences of Work exhibition launch takes place on 7 November 2026 at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield as part of the Being Human Festival. How do we imagine social rights? What does this mean, and how does it relate to work? Explore these vital questions through live folk … Continue reading Imagining Social Rights: Global & Local Experiences of Work exhibition comes to Kelham Island Museum
Health Coaching workshop for young people
The See It Be It team at Sheffield City Council is seeking referrals for a free, interactive Health Coaching workshop for young people aged 16-24 across South Yorkshire. Full details below: Date: Tuesday 17 NovemberTime: 1:30pm - 4:30pmCost: FreeWho: 16 - 24 year oldsWhere: Sheffield City Centre (venue to be confirmed on registration) This engaging … Continue reading Health Coaching workshop for young people
GMI Construction runs DIY workshop for care leavers
GMI Construction is running a Construction Cares Programme, which involves a DIY Workshop. The two-day DIY programme will provide care leavers with hands-on experience and training in construction-related jobs. The workshops teach valuable DIY skills, including bricklaying, joinery and plastering and is aimed at those preparing to leave the care system or who have recently … Continue reading GMI Construction runs DIY workshop for care leavers