Author: Opportunity

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

SOAR’s 2020/21 Social Accounts

Written by SOAR We are thrilled to share with you SOAR’s 2020/21 Social Accounts. Our Social Accounts are designed to shout out & reflect on the incredible work we & our Community Partners continue to do. Our proud Key Highlights include: 3225 inbound referrals67 local community/grassroots organisations supported4992 people received food support from Longley 4 … Continue reading SOAR’s 2020/21 Social Accounts →

REC campaigning leads to permanent introduction of digital right to work checks

Written by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation The Home Office has announced that a permanent system of digital right to work (RTW) checks will be put into place from 6 April 2022, following campaigning from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). Digital RTW checks have been in place since March 2020 and were a resounding … Continue reading REC campaigning leads to permanent introduction of digital right to work checks →

Contribute to the South Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan

Tech and Media employers, please contribute to the South Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement plan with Sheffield Digital South Yorkshire is one of eight "Trailblazer" regions in the UK which have been granted Government funding to pilot "Skills Accelerators". These incorporate a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and a Strategic Development Fund (SDF), with the aim … Continue reading Contribute to the South Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan →

Boost your skills & get on the path to a better job in 2022 with the National Careers Service

Written by the Education and Skills Funding Agency Join professional careers advisers for 5 weeks of careers workshops to unlock your potential Has the New Year made you think about a new job, or the next chapter in your career? If this applies to you and you are scratching your head wondering where to start, … Continue reading Boost your skills & get on the path to a better job in 2022 with the National Careers Service →

New SCC scheme launched to help close the digital divide in Sheffield

Written by Sheffield City Council A new scheme has been launched by Sheffield City Council which will provide grants to the voluntary, community and faith sectors to help digitally excluded adults get online. The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced how reliant people have become on digital technologies for accessing public services, keeping in touch with family … Continue reading New SCC scheme launched to help close the digital divide in Sheffield →

Monthly IAG walk-in sessions at Central Library with FACES

Sheffield City Council's Family, Adult and Community Education Service (FACES) will be hosting information, advice and guidance sessions in the Central Library foyer on the second Tuesday of every month. Officers will be able to give information, advice and guidance around the FACES services and provision. Potential learners can ask about progression from community courses … Continue reading Monthly IAG walk-in sessions at Central Library with FACES →

New courses & transport service for those 19+ returning to education at Northern College

Written by Northern College Are you aged 19 or over and looking to start a new chapter in your life? Do you want to learn a new skill, access university, get a new job or even change careers? Northern College in South Yorkshire has launched a new range of courses designed especially for you and … Continue reading New courses & transport service for those 19+ returning to education at Northern College →

Sheffield Theatres announces opportunities for deaf & disabled artists

Written by Sheffield Theatres In association with Ramps On The Moon and Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres will be co-hosting three introductory courses for deaf and disabled people who are interested in pursuing careers in directing, producing, and writing. The courses will see aspiring artists collaborate with industry professionals over several months before coming together to … Continue reading Sheffield Theatres announces opportunities for deaf & disabled artists →