Author: Opportunity

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

Existential Education: GCSE Maths course with laptop course materials

Existential Education is a pilot scheme in Sheffield for GCSE Maths learning without teachers or classrooms as all of the required materials are on laptops. If effort and talent is demonstrated by learners, Existential Education claims to fund their exam. Eligibility criteria Must be a resident in and around the Sheffield area in receipt of … Continue reading Existential Education: GCSE Maths course with laptop course materials →

Working Win reopens for referrals; find a job or receive support to stay in work

Working Win is officially open and taking referrals which can be made using this link: http://www.workingwinreferrals.co.uk. Alternatively, call 0114 2900218. Inclusion criteria (Full details on the flyer below) May or may not be in receipt of DWP benefits and with a self-defined low/moderate mental health and/or physical health condition which is an obstacle to them … Continue reading Working Win reopens for referrals; find a job or receive support to stay in work →

The Mayoral Combined Authority Labour Market information survey

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is undertaking a small piece of research to understand how individuals and organisations use labour market information (LMI) to make decisions, inform others and raise awareness of jobs. LMI is information, resources or materials which help understand current and future jobs in the local area the skills needed for certain … Continue reading The Mayoral Combined Authority Labour Market information survey →

CTS Training study programme for 16-19s enrolling now

CTS Training is enrolling weekly for 16-19s (up to 24 for those who have an EHCP) for its study programme. Courses include maths, English, ESOL, digital skills, PSS and employability with sector specific courses available including child care, business administration and customer service.  Course break downs and potential outcomes Contact information Email: nicola.jebb@ctstraining.co.uk or summer.liggins@ctstraining.co.uk … Continue reading CTS Training study programme for 16-19s enrolling now →

Invitation to tender: Good Recruitment for Older Workers – GROW 2 design & test phase

Article from Centre for Ageing Better We're looking to work with suppliers to help us better understand employer and recruiter behaviours, and to design and test new approaches that result in more age-inclusive recruitment outcomes. The deadline for tender submissions is 10am on Friday, 1 October 2021. The overall aim of the Good Recruitment for Older Workers … Continue reading Invitation to tender: Good Recruitment for Older Workers – GROW 2 design & test phase →

Kickstart & apprenticeship SWAP with The Source starting 16 Sept

The Source has an upcoming four-day Sector Based Work Academy Programme for its Kickstart and apprenticeship vacancies starting on Thursday 16 September. The Source guarantees interviews for all candidates. There approximately 85 Kickstart and 70 apprenticeship vacancies, which are all local to the Sheffield City Region. More information All live vacancies can be found on … Continue reading Kickstart & apprenticeship SWAP with The Source starting 16 Sept →

Prince’s Trust Team Programme recruiting now for Sheffield & Rotherham

Sheffield (Parkway) and Rotherham (Dearne) are recruiting for the award winning Prince's Trust Team Programme. This is aimed at 16-25s who are not in full time work or education and are looking for an adventure with new friends and the opportunity to work. In conjunction with South Yorkshire Police, the Prince's Trust offers a four … Continue reading Prince’s Trust Team Programme recruiting now for Sheffield & Rotherham →

Hospitality courses in S6 with Springboard for 16-30s

Springboard is offering either three-week or five-week training courses for 16-30s interested in a career in hospitality. Information session An open day/information day will be held on Tuesday 7 September at 10:30am at The Park, Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, S6 4EB. About the courses The three-week face-to-face training commences 13 September, held at The Park, Wadsley … Continue reading Hospitality courses in S6 with Springboard for 16-30s →