Author: Opportunity

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

Sector Routeways programme overview – Teacake Club Nov 2021

Opportunity Sheffield's Sector Routeways programme offers industry specific interventions aimed at providing unemployed people, aged 18 and over, with a gateway to employment. Sector Routeways are short and focused training programmes which have been designed with growth businesses in Sheffield.  Routeways are available in the following sectors: CareConstructionDigitalEngineering and ManufacturingFibre Installation Following the completion of … Continue reading Sector Routeways programme overview – Teacake Club Nov 2021 →

Roundup of the virtual Autumn Teacake Club meeting 2021

On Friday 26 November, Opportunity Sheffield (Sheffield City Council's Employment and Skills Service) welcomed its visitors to the Autumn Teacake Club (Sheffield's Employability Network) meeting held over Microsoft Teams. Phil Johnson, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed attendees to the meeting. Harry Clarkson & Jodie Bradley – Speakup & Employment is for Everyone Harry started … Continue reading Roundup of the virtual Autumn Teacake Club meeting 2021 →

SAPN Monthly Meeting Agenda for Tues 30th Nov

Written by Sheffield Autism Partnership Network We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 30th November, 10:30-12pm for the next monthly Sheffield Autism Partnership Network (SAPN) Meeting. Our main focus for the session around the benefits of the Autism strategy for your organisation/group and the people that use your services. I will share feedback on … Continue reading SAPN Monthly Meeting Agenda for Tues 30th Nov →

Call in at The Growth Company for a tour at Cubo, Carver Street

The Growth Company is inviting partners and stakeholders to come and take a look around its new premises at Cubo on Carver Street, where DWP's Restart programme is being delivered from. Since July 2021 the organisation has been supporting Universal Credit claimants who have been unemployed for 12 months+. Get in touch with Timothy Jeffrey … Continue reading Call in at The Growth Company for a tour at Cubo, Carver Street →

Job vacancy: Work and Enterprise Coach (SYHA)

Permanent, Full Time/Part Time SYHA has secured funding to deliver various supported employment programmes funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, European Social Fund, NHS and AEB. These employment programs are delivered across the whole of South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire with one main aim: “Place then Train”. The programs are based on individual placement support that … Continue reading Job vacancy: Work and Enterprise Coach (SYHA) →

Northern College Partner Networking Events – bi-monthly dates throughout 2022

Written by Northern College Northern College invites you to join our bi-monthly partners networking events Northern College is the only residential college in the North working with adults aged 19 and over to re-enter education to progress, gain employment or retrain for a new career. Our aim is to support adults, including those impacted by … Continue reading Northern College Partner Networking Events – bi-monthly dates throughout 2022 →

Job vacancies: Specialist Employment Advisers (Big Ambitions)

Full-time  £22,268-£24,698/year Exchange brewery, 2 Bridge Street, S3 8NS Sheffield Job reference number: BA/21/SCRSKW Closing date: 10th December 2021 Location: Sheffield City Region - Roles available in Sheffield, Doncaster and Barnsley Do you believe that everyone is capable of work with the appropriate support? If you are passionate about creating a healthy working society in … Continue reading Job vacancies: Specialist Employment Advisers (Big Ambitions) →

Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Course with Waltham International College starts 1 Dec

Waltham International College is seeking referrals for its next cohort of students aged 19+ to take part in its Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Course starting Wednesday 1 December. Please see the flyer below to find the eligibility criteria and what the course includes: Apply or refer Referrals are being accepted up until Sunday 28 November … Continue reading Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Course with Waltham International College starts 1 Dec →

ESFA announces National Apprenticeship Week theme 2022: ‘Build the Future’

Written by the Education and Skills Funding Agency The theme for the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week has been announced. • The National Apprenticeship Week 2022 theme of ‘Build the Future’ continues from 2021, and focuses on the benefits apprenticeships can have on individuals, businesses, and local communities• A toolkit on how to get involved … Continue reading ESFA announces National Apprenticeship Week theme 2022: ‘Build the Future’ →

PET-Xi LEVEL UP programme for 19-24 NEETs in Sheffield

Written by Kendall Clark, IAG & Progressions Manager, PET-Xi Training I'm so excited to announce PET-Xi are back in Sheffield! We’re now offering remote and face-to-face support to 19-24yr olds across the city! If you have upcoming team meetings we’d love to come and tell you more. Even virtually, we’d love to see you soon! … Continue reading PET-Xi LEVEL UP programme for 19-24 NEETs in Sheffield →

Leaning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis Nov 2021

Written by Learning & Work Institute Naomi Clayton, Acting Director for Policy and Research at Learning and Work Institute, said: The labour market continues to recover strongly, with record moves into employment in summer. Early signs also suggest that the furlough scheme worked to protect millions of jobs with a relatively small share of redundancies. … Continue reading Leaning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis Nov 2021 →