Author: Opportunity

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

£6m extension for South Yorkshire ESF Pathways Programme until December 2023

Written by Opportunity Sheffield Sheffield City Council’s flagship employment support programme, ESF Pathways, has been granted an extension until December 2023 following a successful funding bid. The programme, designed and delivered by Opportunity Sheffield – the Council’s employment and skills service – in conjunction with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Doncaster Children’s … Continue reading £6m extension for South Yorkshire ESF Pathways Programme until December 2023 →

SYHA Good Work Newsletter: November 2021

Over the last few months, the Good Work team enjoyed meeting customers face-to-face again, have held a number of sector specific employment support workshops and attended lots of careers events. We’re also proud to tell you that the Good Work service is now recognised as a Centre of Excellence in IPS supported employment practice across South Yorkshire … Continue reading SYHA Good Work Newsletter: November 2021 →

GNR Training launches personal development division; new courses available

Written by GNR Training GNR Training is delighted to announce the launch of a new division of the business GNR Personal Development. As an organisation the health and wellbeing of GNR Training employees and learners has been paramount to their successful and sustainable growth within the Rail Sector where GNR Training are nationally recognised. Through … Continue reading GNR Training launches personal development division; new courses available →

Webinar: Funding for Cross-Sector Partnerships to Create Systemic Change in Local Youth Services

To register for Wednesday 8 December at 10am, please click here. A small number of grants are being made available to organisations working collaboratively to create systemic change in the area of youth services in 83 areas of England. The Connected Futures Fund is a £6.1 million fund from the Youth Futures Foundation split into the … Continue reading Webinar: Funding for Cross-Sector Partnerships to Create Systemic Change in Local Youth Services →

SHU Progress Applicant Support Scheme information

HOW DOES IT WORK? SHU Progress can support you if your personal circumstances mean that there are additional barriers to going to university. The scheme provides additional support in your year of application and throughout the application process, including the transition to becoming a university student. As a SHU Progress student, you could get extra … Continue reading SHU Progress Applicant Support Scheme information →

Job vacancy: Careers Hub Support Officer (SYMCA)

Hours: 37 hours per weekContract: Fixed Term to 31 August 2022Salary: £22,183 - £24,491 per annumHead office: Sheffield The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and the private sector through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). These bodies together serve the communities and businesses of … Continue reading Job vacancy: Careers Hub Support Officer (SYMCA) →

Free Business Course and Start Up Support – Prince’s Trust Enterprise Dec-Jan

Please see below the current Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme delivery. What is Enterprise? The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme supports any young person 18-30 to foster business skills and empowers them to launch a business, go freelance or become self-employed. With extensive 1:1 support from our team of Enterprise Youth Delivery Leads, followed by business mentorship … Continue reading Free Business Course and Start Up Support – Prince’s Trust Enterprise Dec-Jan →