Author: Opportunity

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

L&WI article on the desire to change jobs with a lack of skills

Written by Learning & Work Institute One in three adults say they want to change job, but most think they lack the skills to switch Over a third of adults (34%) are looking to change job or career in the next two years, according to the latest results of the largest survey of adult participation … Continue reading L&WI article on the desire to change jobs with a lack of skills →

SY Provider Network & Board’s Provider Forum webinar (Thu 17 Feb)

The next South Yorkshire Provider Network and Board Provider Forum event will take place on Thursday 17 February 10am-12:15pm as a webinar. This will be delivered alongside its partner Gateway Qualifications. With a focus on forthcoming local and national priorities for the skills sector in 2022 and beyond, guest speakers from ESFA, Ofsted, AELP, Gateway, … Continue reading SY Provider Network & Board’s Provider Forum webinar (Thu 17 Feb) →

B2W Group is seeking SEND participants to complete digital qualifications

B2W Group's Building Futures programme is seeking referrals of special educational needs and disabled (SEND) candidates aged 19-24 to complete a digital qualification. Building Futures is designed to support learners of all abilities as its tutors are experienced in delivering to SEND learners, making this is a greatly inclusive programme, according to B2W Group. B2W … Continue reading B2W Group is seeking SEND participants to complete digital qualifications →

Free digital workshop for those with learning disabilities & support workers (Fri 11 Mar)

On Friday 11 March, Disability Sheffield will be hosting a free digital workshop at The Workstation Sheffield at 12pm for people with learning disabilities and their support workers or family who need help getting online. This workshop will cover: How to use your computer and understanding the equipment you may already haveGetting a computerBeing safe … Continue reading Free digital workshop for those with learning disabilities & support workers (Fri 11 Mar) →

Register for Sector Routeways: Engineering & Manufacturing awareness day & course

Sector Routeways is seeking registrations and referrals for its next Engineering & Manufacturing programme starting Monday 14 February. An awareness day will be staged on Thursday 3 February ahead of the course commencing to provide the opportunity to receive information on the programme and register to start. Please see the flyer below to learn more … Continue reading Register for Sector Routeways: Engineering & Manufacturing awareness day & course →

Make a referral to The Suit Works

The Suit Works is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which has been registered with The Charity Commission since 2016. Its aim is to help unemployed people across the region into employment or other development opportunities by offering a personalised styling service to also build confidence and self-esteem. We believe everyone has the potential to make a … Continue reading Make a referral to The Suit Works →

New digital skills programme to provide training for 800 Sheffield residents

A new scheme has been launched by Sheffield City Council designed to help local businesses and their employees access digital skills training. Advancing Digital will provide access to a wide range of learning opportunities, allowing more than 800 people to build capability in areas including data analysis, social media marketing, finance technology and customer relationship … Continue reading New digital skills programme to provide training for 800 Sheffield residents →