Author: Opportunity

Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.

The Family, Adult and Community Education Service helps Sheffield residents work out their Next Steps

Are you looking to take the next step in your career, gain new skills, return to learning, or explore new opportunities? The Family, Adult and Community Education Service (FACES) Next Steps event brings together over 20 training providers, and support organisations from across Sheffield, all under one roof. Whether you want to improve your English, … Continue reading The Family, Adult and Community Education Service helps Sheffield residents work out their Next Steps →

Attend the August childminder information session

The next Childminder information session is on Tuesday 18 August 2026. Childminding can be a highly rewarding career, offering the opportunity to support children as they develop and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. The full details are below. Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 Time: 10am to 12:30pm Location: Burngreave Family Hub Community Network Site, … Continue reading Attend the August childminder information session →

CTS Training enrols learners for August 2026

CTS Training are interviewing prospective learners for August 2026 enrolment. They provide qualifications and training programmes for young people aged 16-19, and up to 24 for learners with an EHCP. They offer a broad range of qualifications at levels suited to learners' individual needs and aspirations, including: Maths & English GCSE Functional Skills (Entry 1 … Continue reading CTS Training enrols learners for August 2026 →

The Dinner Club’s hospitality training programme starts in September 2026

Are you a Sheffield resident currently not in employment, education, or training? Ready to gain real industry experience, build your CV, and get directly connected with local employers? The Dinner Club is running a free 4-week hospitality training programme, giving you the practical skills and confidence to break into the industry. What you'll learn Across … Continue reading The Dinner Club’s hospitality training programme starts in September 2026 →

SOHAS Workplace Wellbeing Service helps Sheffield residents remain in work

Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) is running a Workplace Wellbeing Service to help Sheffield residents to remain in work. SOHAS is an independent workplace health charity that has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Sheffield residents for many years. The NHS-funded Workplace Wellbeing Service is available to anyone who lives or works in … Continue reading SOHAS Workplace Wellbeing Service helps Sheffield residents remain in work →

Peer Connector provision funding extended until March 2027

The Health and Growth Accelerator (HGA) programme, which funds the Peer Connector provision, has been extended until March 2027. The Peer Connector service helps participants with personal goals, access to other opportunities and provides ongoing support and advice. If you know any young people who are struggling to overcome their health and wellbeing barriers this … Continue reading Peer Connector provision funding extended until March 2027 →

Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme enrols young people for employability support

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Community Programme (SWFCCP) is providing employability support for young people aged 16 to 24, with scope to accept those up to 28 years, who are NEET or economically inactive. As part of the Pathways programme, young people will receive free, personalised employability support. The SWFCCP team works closely with each individual … Continue reading Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme enrols young people for employability support →

Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report Quarter 1: April – June 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 first quarter of the year - from April to June 2026. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report Quarter 1: April – June 2026 →

Learn new skills at Women’s DIY Workshop

Fortem is running a three-day Women’s DIY Workshop at CDC (Career Development Centre) on Cricket Inn Road, starting Wednesday 23 September 2026. Participants will learn a range of basic DIY skills and have the chance to speak with women working in the construction industry. It is a great opportunity to build skills and confidence, whether … Continue reading Learn new skills at Women’s DIY Workshop →

Join the Supported Internship Programme at ASDA Sheffield Supercentre

Nacro Sheffield has places available for young people who are EHCP Students on its Get Set! Supported Internship Programme at ASDA Sheffield Supercentre, Handsworth. This programme is designed to help SEND Students develop their skills, confidence and employability, while supporting them to progress into employment. If you are currently working with any young people who … Continue reading Join the Supported Internship Programme at ASDA Sheffield Supercentre →

SWFC’s Level 2 Community Coach Apprenticeship starts in September

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Community Programme is launching a Level 2 Community Activator Apprenticeship in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for people with a disability, learning difficulty or an Education, Health and Care Plan who are not currently in education. As part of this apprenticeship, participants will develop new skills and work towards becoming … Continue reading SWFC’s Level 2 Community Coach Apprenticeship starts in September →