Author: Opportunity

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

Pre-employment training & guaranteed interview for community adviser roles at The Source; 12-16 July

The Source has an upcoming training opportunity for unemployed people who would like to start a career in the voluntary and community sector. The training provider is offering a pre-employment programme for Trainee Community Adviser roles, with the prospect of a guaranteed interview for roles at The Source for successful completers. Please see the flyer … Continue reading Pre-employment training & guaranteed interview for community adviser roles at The Source; 12-16 July →

Guide to ESF Sector Routeways Programme and sign-up process

Opportunity Sheffield's new ESF Sector Routeways Programme goes live this summer, giving unemployed people the opportunity to train - or retrain - in a sector identified as having significant demand for employees in the local economy. The programme involves a series of sector-specific 'bootcamps' followed but work experience with a local employer and the opportunity … Continue reading Guide to ESF Sector Routeways Programme and sign-up process →

Update re: SCR MCA Community Renewal Fund submission for South Yorks

In March 2021, the UK Government announced £220 million investment in the UK Community Renewal Fund (UKCRF). Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) was designated as a lead authority by the UK Government. Working with the four local councils of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield, we sought proposals from across the region for submission … Continue reading Update re: SCR MCA Community Renewal Fund submission for South Yorks →

Discover Summer School for adult learner at the Uni of Shef from 28 July

The Discover Summer School is a 2-day course, aimed at supporting prospective adult learners to find out more about returning to education at the University of Sheffield. About the course Discover is an award-winning short course, designed to inspire adults who haven’t been to university to progress with their learning. It focuses on themes that … Continue reading Discover Summer School for adult learner at the Uni of Shef from 28 July →

Babington Job Routeways running in July, S26 warehousing roles & other locations

Babington is working in partnership with Staffline for ongoing recruitment for various sites across Yorkshire.  Through the provider's 3-week routeway, participants will develop their knowledge and gain an industry recognised qualification in preparation for interview. This is a FREE pre-employment training programme in which learners will complete a Level 1 qualification in Warehousing and be … Continue reading Babington Job Routeways running in July, S26 warehousing roles & other locations →

IEP aims to attract talent to a growing employability sector

The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) is reaching out to the professional community in order to attract talent to the employability sector. The professional membership institute cites increased demand for employability professionals amid significant government investment in employment support as the UK plots a post-pandemic economic recovery. IEP is circulating a promotional leaflet highlighting the … Continue reading IEP aims to attract talent to a growing employability sector →

RISE job roles with Sheffield SMEs now open to all Hallam Uni graduates

Written by Sheffield Hallam University RISE is an innovative, award-winning and unique business support initiative that connects small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the Sheffield City Region with talented, hard-working graduates. RISE graduate roles are available to our Class of 2021 students (those graduating this year) and ALL Hallam graduates. All roles will be … Continue reading RISE job roles with Sheffield SMEs now open to all Hallam Uni graduates →

SCR’s MCA Skills Bank extended to December 2021

The Skills Bank programme has been extended until December 2021. This extension is funded directly by The Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership in recognition of the needs of our local businesses and as part of the support we’re providing to boost South Yorkshire’s post-pandemic recovery and renewal. Skills Bank has been running since 2019, … Continue reading SCR’s MCA Skills Bank extended to December 2021 →

L&W Employment and Skills Convention 2021 – Thurs 1 July

Keynote addresses from Rt. Hon Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Kate Green OBE MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education. Register for the event for free by clicking here The coronavirus pandemic has triggered the sharpest fall in economic output since records began. Despite unprecedented intervention to support businesses and jobs, we … Continue reading L&W Employment and Skills Convention 2021 – Thurs 1 July →

Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass free for young people – discounted travel available

The Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass is free to apply for and available to young people aged 18-21 living in South Yorkshire. Pass holders can travel for the concessionary fare of 80p per single journey on buses and trams in the region. Applications opened on Monday 7 June and can be completed on the Travel … Continue reading Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass free for young people – discounted travel available →

South Yorkshire Police: Recruitment Opportunities and Diversity

On Friday 18 June, Laura Brown, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at South Yorkshire Police attended the Teacake Club to discuss the local force's upcoming recruitment plans. SYP will be going live with its next Student Officer “Be The Future” recruitment campaign on the 19 July 2021 and accepting applications for its Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship. … Continue reading South Yorkshire Police: Recruitment Opportunities and Diversity →