An exciting three-week work experience opportunity in the Civil Service is being offered to young people with autism, aged between 18 and 25 who have achieved a minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths at Grade A*-C (or 4-9) or above. The programme will provide you with the chance to experience the…
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
FREE Careers Service for Adults; Virtual Group Workshops (Shaw Trust)
Written by Shaw Trust We are running Virtual Group Workshops! These are delivered by our qualified Careers Advisers on TEAMS (digital platform). The workshops are designed to support customers with: CV Development – support you to compile an effective CV from scratch or develop and enhance your existing CV. Redundancy Support – information and signposting…
SCC information webinars for National Apprenticeship Week
During the upcoming National Apprenticeship Week, which starts on Monday 8 February, Opportunity Sheffield is staging a series of online information sessions for people who may be interested in applying for an apprenticeship. The local webinar programme – led by Opportunity Sheffield’s IAG/Apprenticeship Adviser Emily Hornblower – complements the national events, which can also be…
Development awards (grants) available for 16-30s with The Prince’s Trust
Funding is available through The Prince’s Trust for 16-30-year-olds who need financial help to support their journey towards the labour market. Prince’s Trust have funding available for 16-30 year olds in South Yorkshire, to help young people with financial barriers to access education, employment or training. Development Awards are grants of around £150 per person,…
Next Sheffield College Virtual Open Day to take place on Tues 26 Jan
The next Virtual Open Day at The Sheffield College will take place on Tuesday 26 January. Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, all open days at the college are being hosted virtually. Just like visiting one of The Sheffield College campuses, Virtual Open Days allow prospective students to: collect a prospectus speak to tutors talk…
Register now for March security guarding course with Clarion
Clarion Futures is offering a 4 day Online Security Guarding course including the purchase of your Security Guarding badge. Course Dates: Monday 1 – Thursday 4 March 2021 Hotline close date: Friday 19th February 2021 (please register interest by this date) Times: 9:30 – 4:30pm Requirements: Laptop or PC with forward facing camera AND a…
Virtual Careers Fair on Weds 27 & Thurs 28 Jan (National Careers Service)
The National Careers Service is staging a 2-day Virtual Careers Fair on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 January. Attendees can register online to attend the event, with information, advice and guidance available to help jobseekers make decisions on learning, training and work. Register for the event To register for the event on Eventbrite, click here
SACMHA’s Call & Check Service now accepting referrals
SACMHA is offering a Call & Check Service for members of the African Caribbean Community who are self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic. Referrals are now being taken for the service. Referrals can be made as a self referral, a professional referral or a referral by family/friends on behalf of the individual concerned. The Call &…
Q&A with guest speakers at Sheffield BAMER Covid Conference 2021
An open invitation has been issued to the Sheffield BAMER Covid Conference 2021, which will take place on Wednesday 27 January on Zoom. The webinar will feature a number of experts and community stakeholders, including Greg Fell, Director of Public Health Sheffield. For full details on the upcoming event and how to register, please see…
RISE SCR connects Sheffield businesses with graduates
Written by RISE SCR RISE is an innovative, award-winning and unique business support initiative that connects small and medium sized businesses across the Sheffield City Region with talented, hard-working graduates. We want to provide our thriving small business sector access to amazing graduate talent, skills and innovation whilst giving graduates access to fantastic opportunities, great…
Webcast details for Holocaust Memorial Day Vigil on Weds 27 Jan
On Holocaust Memorial Day we share the memory of millions who were murdered in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in order to challenge hatred and persecution in the world today. The theme this year is ‘BE THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS’ where there will be readings and reflections from the Lord Mayor, Leader of the…
The Skills Toolkit Campaign: An hour to skill 2021
Written by HM Government Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job. Learn about: practical maths computer essentials personal growth and wellbeing professional development business and finance digital design and marketing computer science and coding An Hour to Skill Set aside just one hour a week in 2021 to take…
