Author: Opportunity

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

Donate to The Suit Works’ Clothing and Support Fund via Aviva Community Fund page

The Suit Works has launched an fundraising initiative via the Aviva Community Fund to try and raise money to fill gaps in its wardrobe stock. The Sheffield-based charity is seeking donations as it looks to raise £2,500 to ensure good quality clothing is available for people of all shapes and sizes. "Whilst we receive LOTS … Continue reading Donate to The Suit Works’ Clothing and Support Fund via Aviva Community Fund page →

Get Up to Speed with STEM Business Breakfast & Networking Event on 23 Mar at Magna

After a 2 year absence, Get Up to Speed with STEM is back LIVE at Magna Science Adventure Centre and the day will start with the Business Breakfast event focusing on Digital Skills For Business Leaders.Speakers will include Alex Gardner, James Tear, John Barber, Dave Richards MBE and Richard Caborn.The event will aim to highlight … Continue reading Get Up to Speed with STEM Business Breakfast & Networking Event on 23 Mar at Magna →

Celebrate Social Prescribing Day 2022 with Heeley Trust (Thu 10 Mar)

On Thursday 10 March, celebrate Social Prescribing Day 2022 with local organisations including the Heeley Trust at its wellbeing open day. What is social prescribing day? Written by the National Academy for Social Prescribing Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising local community groups and projects which have kept us healthy … Continue reading Celebrate Social Prescribing Day 2022 with Heeley Trust (Thu 10 Mar) →

Inova Consultancy online networking events for women in business (10 & 24 Mar)

Inova Consultancy is hosting two online networking events in March around women in leadership and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Thu 10 Mar - Women in STEM The first networking event will take place on Thursday 10 March at 4pm for women in STEM where people from Mexico, Peru, the UK and Europe will … Continue reading Inova Consultancy online networking events for women in business (10 & 24 Mar) →

Programmes Funding Newsletter (Doncaster/South Yorks) March 2022

Please see below for February's South Yorkshire programme funding newsletter produced by the Policy, Insight and Change Team at Doncaster Council: Doncaster-Council-funding-newsletter-Mar-2022Download Contact details For further information on anything in this newsletter or to receive further advice and guidance for your specific project or application, please email programmeenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk.

Sign up for the free Women to Work International Women’s Day event (Tue 8 Mar)

To celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday 8 March, Women to Work is running a free informal lunchtime session for women to connect and have conversations about the important things to them. Join the virtual event to share and discuss what matters to you at the moment and ask the women you work and share your … Continue reading Sign up for the free Women to Work International Women’s Day event (Tue 8 Mar) →

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (25 Feb)

Please download the file below to read the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing as of Friday 25 February. SYMCA-data-briefing-25-02-2022Download This week's key messages The return of workers to offices is revealing some interesting trends. Workers in London are returning at a lower rate than in the ‘core cities’. And those that do … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (25 Feb) →

Dates for Local Area Committee Meetings in March 2022

Your Local Area Committees (LACs) are holding meetings in March to present new community plans. We've listened to what you told us about your local areas, spotted your concerns and each plan will focus on these priorities. Come to a meeting in your area to hear about the plan, ask questions and discuss the next … Continue reading Dates for Local Area Committee Meetings in March 2022 →

Job vacancies: Community Support Worker x 9 (Sheffield City Council)

Job details Salary: Grade 6 (£26,511 - £26,511)Location: SheffieldContract Type: PermanentHours Per Week: 37Service: PeopleClosing Date: 14 March 2022 - MidnightDate Posted: 28 February 2022Reference: 901577 We are dedicated to supporting our communities and improving the lives of others. You will join a local authority which provides a person-centred care that is safe, effective, caring and responsive to individuals/families/ carers. We support people … Continue reading Job vacancies: Community Support Worker x 9 (Sheffield City Council) →

Sheffield Futures, Big Ambitions & Rotherham Utd launch Feel Well, Work Well programme for 16-24s in South Yorks

A new programme has launched in South Yorkshire aimed at supporting young people with their wellbeing and helping them get on track with their careers. Feel Well, Work Well will be delivered by local charitable organisations Sheffield Futures (Sheffield), Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (Rotherham United) and Big Ambitions (Barnsley and Doncaster). Specialist support will … Continue reading Sheffield Futures, Big Ambitions & Rotherham Utd launch Feel Well, Work Well programme for 16-24s in South Yorks →