Author: Opportunity

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

Register for the CTS Training 16-19 Study Programme open day (Fri 4 Mar)

CTS Training will be hosting an open day on Friday 4 March between 10am-12pm and 12:30pm-14:30pm to advertise its 16-19 Study Programme. The 16-19 Study Programme has been a huge success over the years, helping over 900+ 16-19 aged learners across Sheffield region. As a Learning Mentor, we support not only with academic requirements, but … Continue reading Register for the CTS Training 16-19 Study Programme open day (Fri 4 Mar) →

Attend the Sheffield Jobs Fair at Bramall Lane (Wed 2 Mar)

Jobs Fair Limited will be hosting a Sheffield jobs fair on Wednesday 2 March from 10am-1pm at Bramall Lane Stadium, Sheffield. The aim of this event is to get jobseekers back into work. The fair is free to attend for those looking to gain employment and is suitable for any ages.  No registration is required … Continue reading Attend the Sheffield Jobs Fair at Bramall Lane (Wed 2 Mar) →

Celebrating Care Day 22 – good news stories of care experienced young people progressing into work

Written by Opportunity Sheffield Care Day is a global celebration of the successes and achievements of children and young people with experience of care. This year's event - the 7th annual Care Day - takes place on Friday 18 February. This is an occassion for children, young people and adults to unite in celebrating the … Continue reading Celebrating Care Day 22 – good news stories of care experienced young people progressing into work →

Invitation to SUFC Street Soccer Academy presentation event

Sheffield United Street Soccer Academy programme will be launching soon with an upcoming partner presentation on Wednesday 2 March to provide full insight into the scheme. The presentation event will take place from 11:30am-1pm at Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane (Family Hub), S2 4SU. Part of the visit will also include a free stadium … Continue reading Invitation to SUFC Street Soccer Academy presentation event →

Sector-based Work Academy programmes with The Source starting March

The Source is working with Momentum Training and the Department for Work and Pensions on sector-based Work Academy programmes starting in March. Centered around the security sector and warehousing, these courses are fully funded with The Source guaranteeing interviews with employers upon completion. See the flyers below for further information on the course contents. Security … Continue reading Sector-based Work Academy programmes with The Source starting March →

Sheffield City Council Youth Unemployment Updates Meeting (15 Feb) – Key Actions

Written by Cheryl Plant, Pathways and Progressions Manager, Lifelong Learning, Sheffield City Council 15 February 2022 This document is to outline the key actions that education, training and support organisation should take to connect with different initiatives in development in the city. Presentation - slideshow Youth Unemployment Levels in Sheffield Please use this information to … Continue reading Sheffield City Council Youth Unemployment Updates Meeting (15 Feb) – Key Actions →

Leaning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis Feb 2022

Written by Learning & Work Institute  1. The labour market continues to recover, though employment remains below pre-pandemic levels Employment fell by 38,000 in October to December 2021 compared to the previous quarter and remains 588,000 lower than before the pandemic. The timelier but less comprehensive measure of PAYE employees increased by 108,000 in January … Continue reading Leaning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis Feb 2022 →