Still Locked Out: Breaking down the barriers to disability inclusive employment by Leonard Cheshire

Written by Employment Related Services Association In October 2020 Leonard Cheshire published their “Locked Out of the Labour Market” research, warning that the Covid-19 pandemic was set to have a negative impact on the employment prospects and economic inclusion of disabled people unless urgent action was taken. The former Minister for Disabled People was kind … Continue reading Still Locked Out: Breaking down the barriers to disability inclusive employment by Leonard Cheshire →

The Source Traineeship programme for 16-18s starts 22 Nov

The Source Academy is now recruiting for its next cohort of learners aged 16-18 to enrol on its Traineeship programme starting Monday 22 November. The Source Academy believes a traineeship is a great alternative to 6th form or college and provides hands on experience, which is complimented by sector specific qualifications. About the programme The … Continue reading The Source Traineeship programme for 16-18s starts 22 Nov →

Job vacancy: New Beginnings Employment & Education Advisor at VAS

Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) is seeking a full-time Employment and Education Advisor to work 35 hours per week in Sheffield. Core functions Support to refugees and asylum seekers to access employment, education, and training opportunities necessary to enable them to get work in line with their goals,Support organisations to positively employ refugeesDevelop partnerships with individual … Continue reading Job vacancy: New Beginnings Employment & Education Advisor at VAS →

Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships & Apprenticeships Bulletin (w/c 8 Nov)

Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships and Apprenticeships Bulletin, featuring vacancies brokered with local employers by Sheffield City Council account managers: w_c-08-11-21-scc-apprenticeship-traineeship-bulletinDownload

Made In Sharrow New Start free Christmas course starts 29 Nov

Sharrow Community Forum is hosting a new woodwork course starting Monday 29 November. If you are unemployed, in receipt of benefits and between the ages of 18 to 67 then you could take part in this free Christmas course. Contact details If you are interested or require more information call 0114 2508384 or email reception@sharrowcf.org.uk.

Online events in Dec & Mar for mature students entering higher education with HEPP

The Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP) claims to want to support as many mature students as possible think about higher education. To be able to do this, HEPP thought it would be helpful to support colleagues who work with adults, by providing knowledge and information about higher education as a mature student. In providing this, … Continue reading Online events in Dec & Mar for mature students entering higher education with HEPP →

Sector Routeways recruiting now for November cohorts in Construction & Care

Sector Routeways is now recruiting for its next intake of learners for the Construction and Care courses with training starting this month. To be eligible for the training, candidates need to be 18 or over, live in South Yorkshire and unemployed. Sector Routeways: Care Introduction session: Tuesday 16 November, 10am, at Central Library. Training: Monday … Continue reading Sector Routeways recruiting now for November cohorts in Construction & Care →

Over a million jobseekers to benefit from new training opportunities says DWP

Written by the Department for Work and Pensions Over a million jobseekers could benefit from extra training following the latest changes to Universal Credit, helping fill vacancies from the care sector to the engineering industry. Across Great Britain, Universal Credit claimants can attend full-time work-related training courses for up to 12 weeks while still receiving … Continue reading Over a million jobseekers to benefit from new training opportunities says DWP →

DWP’s Disability Confident newsletter Oct 2021

Written by the Department for Work and Pensions Contents Disability Confident reaches another key milestoneHelp to test Government’s new online serviceThis month’s FREE WebinarsAbilityNet Techshare Pro ConferenceSupport International Day of Disabled PeopleKickstart – Government announces extension to the schemeDisability awareness / key dates Disability Confident reaches another key milestone Help us celebrate! Disability Confident launched … Continue reading DWP’s Disability Confident newsletter Oct 2021 →

ESFA live apprenticeship & traineeship vacancies report – Sheffield (1 Nov)

The ESFA’s resumed series of weekly apprenticeship and traineeship bulletins for Sheffield has been published as of Monday 1 November Please see the attached spreadsheet to view the list of live vacancies including their location and level of qualification. ESFA-apprenticeships-Sheffield-1-Nov-2021Download

Take part in SYMCA’s Quarterly Economic Survey

The South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey is now live for quarter four. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is inviting all local businesses to take part. By having your say you could influence policy and ensure the right structures are in place to support your business.

SIA Door Supervision course with Clarion Futures starts 25 Nov; info day 18 Nov

Clarion Futures is offering a free SIA Door Supervision course starting Thursday 25 November including purchase of your security badge. There will also be an information session held prior to learning starting on Thursday 18 November. See the poster below to find information on eligibility and location. Important dates Information day: Thursday 18 November 11am–1pm … Continue reading SIA Door Supervision course with Clarion Futures starts 25 Nov; info day 18 Nov →