Author: Opportunity

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

Guidance: Universal Credit entitlement for people in employment

Reposted from the Department for Work & Pensions Universal Credit makes it easier to take up job opportunities, so you can say yes when you’re offered a new role. Top up your wages Universal Credit is different to the old system because you could continue to get Universal Credit even when you start work. Your … Continue reading Guidance: Universal Credit entitlement for people in employment →

Upskilling and retraining. How do we motivate workers in a constantly changing labour market? (L&WI)

Reposted from the Learning & Work Institute A new report from Learning and Work Institute and Nesta highlights what we’ve learned about supporting adults who are most vulnerable to workforce change, to upskill and retrain online. To state that the labour market is in a state of flux would be an understatement. On top of … Continue reading Upskilling and retraining. How do we motivate workers in a constantly changing labour market? (L&WI) →

Free Online Certified Courses available now with We Find Any Learner

We Find Any Learner is offering a range of free online courses which can be completed at the candidate’s own pace. The courses on offer are government-funded, which means they are available at no cost. We Find Any Learner says engaging in these courses will help with developing knowledge and skills, from home within approximately … Continue reading Free Online Certified Courses available now with We Find Any Learner →

Major devolution milestone as local skills support for South Yorks’ learners & business agreed

Reposted from Sheffield City Region Plans to help people and businesses in South Yorkshire secure the skills they need, have taken a major step forward today. In a landmark for South Yorkshire’s devolution journey, the Mayoral Combined Authority has announced the providers who will be delivering adult skills provision across South Yorkshire. The announcement comes ahead … Continue reading Major devolution milestone as local skills support for South Yorks’ learners & business agreed →

Ignition Training Centre motor vehicle & motorbike courses available now

Ignition Training Centre is seeking referrals and registrations for its funded motor vehicle and motorbike courses.   Aimed at adults currently out of work, these courses are delivered in the South Yorkshire region. After the recent successful completion of seven of their learners gaining their qualification and six more moving into employment, Ignition now has … Continue reading Ignition Training Centre motor vehicle & motorbike courses available now →

Sheffield Jobs Jamboree on Weds 18 Aug for Kickstart roles and hospitality jobs

Jobcentre Plus is teaming up with Business Sheffield to organise a jobs fair in Sheffield city centre on Wednesday 18 August. The focus areas are Kickstart placements and jobs in the hospitality industry, as it starts to rebuild following the Covid lockdowns. Attendees will have the chance to meet with employers and gain employment-related advice.

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 30 July

Roundup of recent DWP announcements National Disability Strategy published This week the Government has published its landmark National Disability Strategy. The strategy aims to transform the lives of disabled people across the UK, tackling the barriers that prevent many disabled people from fully benefiting from, and contributing to, every aspect of our society. Bringing together … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 30 July →

FACES summer registration events on Aug 10-11

Do you need a Level 2 qualification (GCSE grade 4/C equivalent) in English or Maths?Do you want to improve your digital skills for work or daily life?Do you want to improve your employability skills?Are you a parent/carer that wants to support their children to achieve at school? Do you want to improve your wellbeing through yoga … Continue reading FACES summer registration events on Aug 10-11 →

Ambition (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) tender opportunities (Oct 2021-Mar 2022)

Written by Opportunity Sheffield, Sheffield City Council Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, wishes to inform you of its plans for the remainder of the 2019-21 ESF Pathways project, which is part-funded by the European Social Fund. This project incorporates the Ambition – Pathways to Progression (P2P) and Pathways to … Continue reading Ambition (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) tender opportunities (Oct 2021-Mar 2022) →