Author: Opportunity

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

Carers Week 2022: Sharen’s story, as a Zest keyworker & carer

The theme of Carers Week 2022, which takes place between Monday 6 and Sunday 12 June, is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported'. Carers UK, which organises the awareness week, says unpaid carers and the challenges of caring "should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in … Continue reading Carers Week 2022: Sharen’s story, as a Zest keyworker & carer →

Sector Routeways Engineering & Manufacturing routeway seeks referrals for 4 July

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking referrals for its next Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Routeway which starts on Monday 4 July. The two-week programme, which leads to a two-week work experience placement for candidates, is available to unemployed and economically people in South Yorkshire who are eligible for European Social Fund support. Registration events will take place … Continue reading Sector Routeways Engineering & Manufacturing routeway seeks referrals for 4 July →

Job vacancy: Progressions Co-ordinator (Street League)

Salary: £23,000 - £26,500 We are currently looking to recruit for a Progressions Coordinator in our Sheffield team. The Progressions Coordinator works in partnership with their delivery partner (Youth & Community Coach) in delivering and administering Street League’s core programmes in their specific local areas.You will be responsible for securing employment, education and training opportunities … Continue reading Job vacancy: Progressions Co-ordinator (Street League) →

JCP customers invited to vacancy drop-in event at The Source on Weds 15 June

The Source is inviting Jobcentre Plus customers to a drop-in event at 300 Meadowhall Way on Wednesday 15 June. This will provide an opportunity to speak to the recruitment team and find out more about apprenticeship vacancies currently being advertised. Doors will be open from 10am to 4pm. The event will take place at The … Continue reading JCP customers invited to vacancy drop-in event at The Source on Weds 15 June →

Programmes Funding Newsletter – June 2022 (Doncaster Council)

Written by Doncaster Council, reposted Hello and welcome to the June 2022  edition of the Programmes Funding Newsletter For further information on anything in this newsletter or to receive further advice and guidance for your specific project or application, please contact the team  by email -programmeenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk Many thanks      Policy, Insight & Change Team … Continue reading Programmes Funding Newsletter – June 2022 (Doncaster Council) →

Hundreds of youth groups across the country to benefit from £380 million Youth Investment Fund

Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Nigel Huddleston MP First recipients of fund targeting areas left-behind in youth services confirmed Hundreds of youth services, facilities and organisations for young people in areas with poor provision will benefit from a cash injection as the Government begins to deliver on its £380 million Youth Investment Fund. The … Continue reading Hundreds of youth groups across the country to benefit from £380 million Youth Investment Fund →

SYMCA survey on upcoming Multiply numeracy skills programme

Written by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority If you’re an adult who does not already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths, and you need to improve your numeracy, free courses are coming soon via the Multiply scheme. Multiply is the new national programme focused on improving adult numeracy skills and confidence. The … Continue reading SYMCA survey on upcoming Multiply numeracy skills programme →

SCC: Community events back and better than ever in Sheffield

Written by Sheffield City Council Sheffield’s exciting events calendar is back in full swing, with the city’s free community events attracting record numbers and showcasing the best in family entertainment. Last weekend saw the return of Weston Park May Fayre – delivered in association with the University of Sheffield – which saw more than 8,000 … Continue reading SCC: Community events back and better than ever in Sheffield →

Find out about Volunteers’ Week 2022: 1-7 June

Written by The National Council for Voluntary Organisations What is Volunteers' Week Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. Volunteers’ Week is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities, who together … Continue reading Find out about Volunteers’ Week 2022: 1-7 June →