Author: Opportunity

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

Sheffield Autism Partnership Network (SAPN) Launch Recording & Attachments

On Wednesday 21 July Sheffield Autism Partnership Network (SAPN) staged its launch event online. If you weren't able to attend, or would like a recap, the session was recorded and can be downloaded here (use the passcode Xx60j?ks) Resources from the launch event During the session, SAPN member Christine Breakey gave a steering group presentation … Continue reading Sheffield Autism Partnership Network (SAPN) Launch Recording & Attachments →

Govt launches National Disability Strategy

This strategy sets out the actions the government will take to improve the everyday lives of all disabled people. From: Disability Unit, Equality Hub, Department for Work and Pensions, Justin Tomlinson MP, and The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP The National Disability Strategy sets out the government’s vision to improve the everyday lives of disabled people. We want to … Continue reading Govt launches National Disability Strategy →

New Style Employment and Support Allowance: detailed guide (updated)

More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants. Written by the Department for Work and Pensions Overview If you are ill or have a health condition or disability that limits your ability to work you may be able to get New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). New … Continue reading New Style Employment and Support Allowance: detailed guide (updated) →

DWP launches Summer Jobs Portal

The DWP has launched a new summer jobs portal with an initial 20,000 vacancies. It features summer, seasonal and temporary roles for jobseekers of all ages throughout the UK, offering them an accessible, one-stop-shop to look for work.  For more information and to access the summer jobs portal, visit the Find a Job website.

South Yorkshire to pilot new Local Skills Improvement Plan

Written by Doncaster Chamber South Yorkshire’s Chambers of Commerce have come together to lead a successful bid that could transform skills supply, employment prospects, and business productivity across the region. The South Yorkshire LSIP Trailblazer will be led by Doncaster Chamber working alongside Sheffield, and Barnsley and Rotherham Chambers of Commerce and a range of … Continue reading South Yorkshire to pilot new Local Skills Improvement Plan →

The Sheffield College offers free digital skills training for adults

Written by The Sheffield College Adults who want to develop their digital skills to get into employment and progress in their career are being offered free training. The Sheffield College-led South Yorkshire consortium has been selected to offer Skills Bootcamps – part of the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs. The government has … Continue reading The Sheffield College offers free digital skills training for adults →

Get Hired in Technology with Apple on 28 July; for 18-30s via The Prince’s Trust

Get Hired in Technology is your opportunity to take part in online interviews for a job as a Specialist at Apple. About this event If you're 18-30, are passionate about Apple's products and would like to join the global tech company as an in-store Specialist, this event is for you. Apple is a diverse organisation … Continue reading Get Hired in Technology with Apple on 28 July; for 18-30s via The Prince’s Trust →