Author: Opportunity

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

Charities pool their expertise to change the futures of young hit by the pandemic

Reposted article Two Sheffield charities have joined forces to change the futures of young people across South Yorkshire whose lives have been blighted by the pandemic. Sheffield Futures, which has been supporting young people to achieve their full potential for 25 years, has linked with The Source Skills Academy to help 16 to 24-year-olds on … Continue reading Charities pool their expertise to change the futures of young hit by the pandemic →

Careers in Policing – 3-day Virtual Summer School Event with SYP (27-29 July)

South Yorkshire Police is working with Sheffield Hallam University to deliver a 3-day event at the end of July – the career in Policing virtual summer school. The event will inform participants on the various routes into policing, specialisms in the force and how to apply for upcoming vacancies. See the brochure below for more … Continue reading Careers in Policing – 3-day Virtual Summer School Event with SYP (27-29 July) →

L&WI webinar: Learning at work: employer investment in skills – Weds 7 July

Learning at work is important for employers, people, and economic prosperity. Employers are major investors in training and development and job-related training is an important contributor to innovation, productivity and wage growth. It also offers individuals pathways for upskilling and wage progression. However, employer investment in skills has fallen in recent years and some groups … Continue reading L&WI webinar: Learning at work: employer investment in skills – Weds 7 July →

REC JobsOutlook: Confidence in the economy turns positive for the first time in three years

Written by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) reveals that in the three months to May 2021, business confidence in the UK economy turned positive for the first time since June 2018. https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/news/press-releases/jobsoutlook-confidence-economy-turns-positive-first-time-three-years The latest REC JobsOutlook survey found that employers are increasingly optimistic about the economic outlook as pandemic restrictions … Continue reading REC JobsOutlook: Confidence in the economy turns positive for the first time in three years →

Call for entries: The ERSA Employability Awards 2021 are open!

Written by the Employment Related Services Association The hunt is on for the unsung employability heroes of the past year as the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) opens its annual awards for entries. From stand-out frontline staff, job seeking achievements and exemplary employers; to teams and communities pulling together in the most extraordinary of times, … Continue reading Call for entries: The ERSA Employability Awards 2021 are open! →

PeoplePlus upcoming courses in July

PeoplePlus is seeking referrals for the following courses, which will take place in July 2021. 6 DAY eLearning CSCS COURSE Course Start Date: 9 – 16 July 9.30 am – 3pm Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG Course Content: L1 Introduction to Construction and Building IndustriesL1 Health and Safety in The WorkplaceL1 Principles of … Continue reading PeoplePlus upcoming courses in July →

Total Training Provision Careers Events in June & July

Written by Total Training Provision After the huge success of our Careers Week last week, where we offered free, impartial advice to 16 – 24 year olds and their parents/carers, we have decided to run this event throughout the rest of June and all of July. Every Wednesday we will be holding drop-in sessions throughout … Continue reading Total Training Provision Careers Events in June & July →

Claimant Count – Sheffield May 2021

The Claimant Count reflects the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance plus those who claim Universal Credit and are required to seek work and be available for work. The Claimant Count has replaced the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance as the headline indicator of the number of people claiming benefits principally for the reason … Continue reading Claimant Count – Sheffield May 2021 →