Author: Opportunity

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

Disability awareness: World Cerebral Palsy Day (6 Oct)

Over 17 million people worldwide live with Cerebral Palsy. They need more support as it's one of the most common physical disabilities, it affects children throughout their life and does not have a cure.  Find out about what the charity, Scope, is doing to recognise this day.   It's important for us all to strive to create … Continue reading Disability awareness: World Cerebral Palsy Day (6 Oct) →

Govt outlines £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion

Written by HM Treasury and Department for Work and Pensions Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's Plan for Jobs. Over £500 million to support hundreds of thousands of people into jobs announced today (Monday)Workers leaving the furlough scheme and unemployed people over the … Continue reading Govt outlines £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion →

Applications open for EN:Procure Social Mobility Grants for employment & skills via SCC

EN:Procure provides Social value Credits to support the Member social housing landlords provide either employment or community grants to support the localities that they serve.  Sheffield City Council has decided to use its credits to support up to four charity organisations based in the Sheffield area only with funding up to £2,750 towards employment and skills development, particularly in traditionally deprived areas. The … Continue reading Applications open for EN:Procure Social Mobility Grants for employment & skills via SCC →

Construction Leadership Council Workshop: Placing Displaced Talent in Construction (12 Oct)

The Construction Leadership Council is staging a workshop on recruiting displaced talent, with people who have had to leave conflicts in their home countries. The workshop, which takes place online at 3:30pm on Tuesday 12 October, will initially focus on skilled civil engineers & project managers. To sign up for the event please email alasdairreisner@ceca.co.uk

Job vacancy: Sheffield Youth – Neighbourhoods and Communities (SY-NC) Programme Co-ordinator (Voluntary Action Sheffield)

Category - Managerial Organisation - Voluntary Action Sheffield Job Description As a result of this programme, we aim for:  • Fewer children and young people drawn into exploitation, gang/criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system• A more confident and skilled community workforce, including a future focused new talent pipeline• More resilient communities, with families and local … Continue reading Job vacancy: Sheffield Youth – Neighbourhoods and Communities (SY-NC) Programme Co-ordinator (Voluntary Action Sheffield) →

In profile: Northern College adult learning pathways; residential courses in Barnsley

Written by Northern College Northern College is the only adult residential college in the north of England. The college provides opportunities for adults to re-enter education, retrain or develop their skills and qualifications to aspire to promotion or their career choice. For many adults confidence and motivation to attend college is low and there are … Continue reading In profile: Northern College adult learning pathways; residential courses in Barnsley →

Hospitality programme with Springboard starts 8th Nov; open day on 25 Oct

Springboard will be hosting a two-week face-to-face programme called 'Savoy Destination Hospitality' in Sheffield for people aged 16-30. Commencing Monday 8 November, this course will be delivered at The Park Hotel Hillsborough, Wadsley Lane,  S6 4EB. The programme takes place Monday to Friday 10am–4pm for two weeks. Work trials and interviews will be carried out … Continue reading Hospitality programme with Springboard starts 8th Nov; open day on 25 Oct →

SCR Provider Network virtual event (6 Oct)

The Sheffield City Region Provider Network autumn event is now live on Eventbrite and available for you to register to attend free of charge.  Please register via the link below to attend this event which brings attention to the latest developments, challenges and opportunities via speakers representing our local and national partners and stakeholders. Register … Continue reading SCR Provider Network virtual event (6 Oct) →

World Mental Health Day 2021 – Sunday 10 October

Written by Sheffield City Council World Mental Health Day is on 10 October. The World Federation for Mental Health has announced that the theme for this year’s event is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. Our nation’s mental health is a vital issue at the best of times, but the need for meaningful support in … Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2021 – Sunday 10 October →