Sign up to feature your business on the Start in South Yorkshire platform

Sheffield City Council is working in partnership with the other South Yorkshire Local Authorities in creating a regional 'Start Platform' – initially intended as a “one stop shop” for young people in the region to better understand the employment and skills landscape of Sheffield and surrounding areas. Opportunity Sheffield is seeking support from local employers … Continue reading Sign up to feature your business on the Start in South Yorkshire platform →

Sheffield City Council’s Advance programme – employer support as furlough ends

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, is operating a new programme called Advance which is here to support employers and their workforce in the wake of Covid-19. Advance can offer support on all aspects of workforce skills, development and recruitment, including information, advice and guidance for employers as the furlough … Continue reading Sheffield City Council’s Advance programme – employer support as furlough ends →

7-week rail training course with Intertrain this autumn

Intertrain is currently recruiting for individuals aged 19+ to join its seven-week rail training course. This programme is aimed help people launch a career in the rail sector. Please see the flyer below for more information on the qualification and eligibility criteria. Apply for the course Tel: 01302815530 Email: funding@intertrain.biz Alternatively, complete an enquiry form … Continue reading 7-week rail training course with Intertrain this autumn →

Skills Support for the Workforce employer training available (The Growth Company)

Skills Support for the Workforce provides fully government funded training opportunities to support local employers in helping to navigate skills gaps in their workforce. Nationally recognised qualifications are delivered, certified by Highfield Awarding Body. Training is accessible for businesses within the Sheffield City Region, Chesterfield, Bolsover, Bassetlaw, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire. Employers have … Continue reading Skills Support for the Workforce employer training available (The Growth Company) →

L&WI Better Work Summit online event (22 Sept)

On Wednesday 22 September 10:00-11:30, Learning & Work Institute is hosting its inaugural Better Work Summit as part of the Better Work Network, run in partnership with Trust for London. The summit aims to bring together key stakeholders to explore how to support access to better work and progression from low pay after the pandemic. … Continue reading L&WI Better Work Summit online event (22 Sept) →

Sheffield City Region virtual provider network event (6 Oct)

Sheffield City Region's next cross-regional provider event will take place virtually on Wednesday 6 October 10am-12:15pm. Key speakers ESFAMayoral Combined AuthorityThe Local Skills Advisory PanelAELPOfstedLeads for the South Yorkshire LSIP trailblazer and Strategic Development Fund The key speakers will aim to reflect on what the post-pandemic qualification and skills landscape looks like with content highlighting … Continue reading Sheffield City Region virtual provider network event (6 Oct) →

DWP Employment Market Newsletter -September

Please see the file below to view the Department for Work & Pensions' Employment Newsletter for September. dwp-employment-market-newsletter-sep-21Download Contents A word from Mark LeighPrompt Payment CodeRestart Scheme updateRestart Scheme procurement lessons learned Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2Supply Chain mappingSurvey action planFuture market strategyLetter to providers on KickstartProcurement Policy Notes noticeGood news stories. About … Continue reading DWP Employment Market Newsletter -September →

Opportunity Sheffield Kickstart Vacancies Bulletin (w/c 13 Sept)

Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Kickstart Bulletin, featuring six-month paid placements available to 18-24s on Universal Credit. WC 13/09/21-scc-kickstart-vacancy-bulletinDownload

Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships & Apprenticeships Bulletin (w/c 13 Sept)

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 13/09/21 SCC Apprenticeship/Traineeship bulletinDownload

ESFA live apprenticeship & traineeship vacancies report – Sheffield (14 Sept)

The ESFA’s resumed series of weekly apprenticeship and traineeship bulletins for Sheffield has been published as of 14 September. Please see the attached spreadsheet to view the list of live vacancies including their location and level of qualification. esfa-sheffield-apprenticeships-14-septDownload

L&WI Labour Market Statistics: September 2021

Reposted from the Learning & Work Institute The Learning & Work Institute has published its September 2021 Labour Market Statistics analysis. Key findings are as follows: 1. The labour market continues to recover with payroll employment back at pre pandemic levels Employment rose by 183,000 in May to July 2021 compared to the previous quarter … Continue reading L&WI Labour Market Statistics: September 2021 →

Improving the recruitment of older workers webinar with NIESR (30 Sept)

On 30 September 10:00-11:30, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) will be hosting an online event which aims to look at ways to reduce age bias and discrimination in the recruitment process. This joint event, by the Centre for Ageing Better and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), will … Continue reading Improving the recruitment of older workers webinar with NIESR (30 Sept) →