Author: Opportunity

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

Nacro open day in Sheffield on Weds 18 Aug

Nacro is staging an open day in Sheffield on 18 August, giving prospective learners the opportunity to find out about the training provider's range of course. Options include Fitness Trainer, Animal Care, Catering & Hospitality and Motor Vehicle, which each course containing vocational training, Functional Skills and employability training. Get in touch Email: studysheffield@nacro.org.uk Tel: … Continue reading Nacro open day in Sheffield on Weds 18 Aug →

Employment support with SOAR for 18-24s this summer, inc. Sixth Form & college leavers

SOAR is seeking referrals of 18-24-year-olds this summer for its Pathways to Progression employment support programme, which is geared at progresssing young people into employment, further education and/or training. The Firth Park-based provider is able to accept referrals from across the city for employability support, with remote keyworker engagement available. Sixth Form and college leavers … Continue reading Employment support with SOAR for 18-24s this summer, inc. Sixth Form & college leavers →

FACES community registration events 13-15 July; Graves, Ponderosa & Firth parks

Sheffield City Council's Family and Community Education Service (FACES) is to stage a series of registration events in local parks between 13 and 15 July. People who are interested in ESOL, Functional Skills, employability courses and more can attend the events in Graves Park (Tuesday 13 July), Firth Park (Wednesday 14 July) or Ponderosa Park … Continue reading FACES community registration events 13-15 July; Graves, Ponderosa & Firth parks →

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 are open for entries

Calling all apprentices, employers, ambassadors and individuals who champion apprenticeships... the National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 are now open for entries! Back for their 18th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and champions who have gone above and beyond, in spite of the challenges faced during the last … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 are open for entries →

Advance SCR: Workforce development, Covid-19 recovery and growth

Confused by all the skills and employment projects launched through Government? Wanting to know what skills funding support you or your employees are entitled to? Needing new skills but unsure whether it can be funded? Advance SCR is an ESF funded scheme which operates across South Yorkshire. In Sheffield, Advance SCR is a business focussed … Continue reading Advance SCR: Workforce development, Covid-19 recovery and growth →

Deadline of 30 July to register to deliver T Levels in 2023-2024

Written by the Education and Skills Funding Agency UPDATE: The deadline to register to deliver T-Levels in 2023-24 is 30 July. Information for post-16 providers planning to deliver T Levels from the 2023 to 2024 academic year. Summary This is guidance for providers who are already delivering 16 to 19 study programmes. It outlines how … Continue reading Deadline of 30 July to register to deliver T Levels in 2023-2024 →

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) Recruitment – SYP

If you are interested in becoming a Police Officer, your first step is to attend one of our information events. Ahead of and during our new recruitment campaign launching on the 19th July 2021 until 31st August 2021, we are holding a number of events to provide information on the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, how … Continue reading Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) Recruitment – SYP →