Opportunity Sheffield: Rail Track Maintenance training starts 18 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for the next Rail Track Maintenance course, starting on Wednesday 18 June 2025. The course, in collaboration with YFL Training, has been designed to prepare learners to work in the rail sector upon completion. It will cover: Personal track safety DC conductor rails overhead lines track induction manual Handling medical information, … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Rail Track Maintenance training starts 18 June →

Business Sheffield supports start-ups

Have you got a participant who wants to start their own business? Business Sheffield supports independent businesses to start, grow, and thrive. The Sheffield City Council service offers free 1-2-1 support, in-person and virtual workshops with expert advisers on everything from starting up to mastering marketing, social media, and effective networking. Whether you're launching your … Continue reading Business Sheffield supports start-ups →

Opportunity Sheffield commissions 7 new employability projects

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned seven new employability projects across the city to support a variety of residents. The following projects commence delivery on Monday 2 June 2025 and run to Tuesday 31 March 2026: Endeavour Endeavour will deliver an employment support project for economically inactive and unemployed individuals in Sheffield, with a focus on those … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield commissions 7 new employability projects →

Opportunity Sheffield’s Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 reveals Social Value outcomes

The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing in Quarter Four and throughout the financial year. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers to support and create a range of work and training opportunities. Social Value is all about the positive impact … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Planning and Procurement Report 2024-25 reveals Social Value outcomes →

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at The Venue, Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June, 12pm-3pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run in a different community location each month, and … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Stocksbridge on Thursday 19 June →

CTS Training’s next study programme starts in August

CTS Training’s next study programme starts in August 2025. This is an exciting time to join CTS Training, as it is expanding its provision and can offer learners a much wider range of qualifications at levels appropriate to them. Full and part-time learning programmes are available for young people aged 16-19. If you know someone … Continue reading CTS Training’s next study programme starts in August →

Asda Supported Internships start in September 2025

Nacro Education Sheffield is partnering with Asda for a second year, to provide Supported Internships. Students will gain valuable work experience in a range of different roles in Asda, exploring what they like and learning new skills. The programme is crafted to give students a wide range of experiences and knowledge to help develop their … Continue reading Asda Supported Internships start in September 2025 →

Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills course starts Monday 2 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting participants for it's new course, Adult Employment & Skills (AES), starting Monday 2 June 2025. AES has been designed to equip participants with the comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and strategies needed to be effective in securing sustained employment in the current job market. Course Details Registration session: Thursday 29 May 2025, 10:30am … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Adult Employment & Skills course starts Monday 2 June →

Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills course starts Monday 9 June

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for its next Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course, starting Monday 9 June 2025. YES is designed to prepare learners for work. It provides support and guidance on how to move participants towards their dream career, with an emphasis on achieving progressions into employment, apprenticeships, and job-focused learning. Course Details Registration … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills course starts Monday 9 June →

Learn Create and Sell at The Moor

AALFY is helping individuals to learn new craft skills and sell their artwork with the Learn Create and Sell programme, starting at 108 The Moor from 26 May, 10am - 1pm. The course is one day per week and runs for six weeks in total. Participants must be aged 19+ and no prior experience is … Continue reading Learn Create and Sell at The Moor →

Olympia Fitness offers training and mentorship sessions at Park Library Centre

Olympia Fitness is launching its funded (free) fitness programme three times a week from Park Library Centre on Duke Street in Sheffield. Olympia Fitness is based in Burngreave and is a community-driven social enterprise focused on transforming the lives of young people through fitness and peer mentorship. Founded by Trevor Chrouch, a former professional bodybuilder … Continue reading Olympia Fitness offers training and mentorship sessions at Park Library Centre →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 9 May 2025

Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Spring Teacake Club Meeting, hosted by Adullam Homes at Burton Street Foundation on Friday 9 May 2025. You can see the full slideshow here: Teacake Club May 2025Download Speakers Opportunity Sheffield John Powell - Partnership Manager As there were a number of attendees new … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 9 May 2025 →