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
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
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
Invitation to take part in Organisational Psychology research – work engagement
Please see below an invitation from Andrea Galloway, Research Student at Birkbeck, University of London to take part in a research programme. I am writing to invite your organisation to take part in this research study.The focus of the research is to look at how levels of work engagement impact employee’s approaches to carrying out … Continue reading Invitation to take part in Organisational Psychology research – work engagement
Job vacancies: Community Development Worker x 3 (Sheffield City Council)
Job details Salary: Grade 5 (£23,541 - £25,911)Location: SheffieldContract Type: Temporary for 12 monthsHours Per Week: 37Service: PeopleClosing Date: 27 June 2021Date Posted: 11 June 2021Reference: 901111 We are looking to recruit 3 x Community Development Workers within the Communities Service. The posts will be working in the Burngreave, Firth Park and Shiregreen & Brightside wards in the City. The posts will be … Continue reading Job vacancies: Community Development Worker x 3 (Sheffield City Council)
Introducing the Finance & Management Business School
Written by The Finance & Management Business School Established in Birmingham in 2009, the Finance & Management Business School are experts in their field and have a proven track record of achieving great results working for many years with clients of Job Centre Plus in helping people to upskill and get back into work. We … Continue reading Introducing the Finance & Management Business School
DWP: Touchbase – 18 June 2021
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Coronavirus roadmap update This week the Prime Minister gave a press conference where he announced a 4-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap – his statement is available on GOV.UK. Step 3 restrictions remain in place. It is expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July, … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 18 June 2021
Review of the Teacake Club meeting – Fri 18 June
Virtual via Microsoft Teams Kevin Owers, Opportunity Sheffield -Welcome & Introduction Kevin introduced the meeting, welcomed everyone, and gave a brief overview of the Teacake for anyone new to it. Cllr Paul Turpin & Cllr Angela Argenzio SCC/ Green Party – Executive Member & Executive Adviser for Inclusive Economy, Jobs & Skills, Sheffiseld City Council … Continue reading Review of the Teacake Club meeting – Fri 18 June
Introducing Sheffield Autism Partner Network
The newest member of the Teacake Club is Sheffield Autism Partner Network. Melissa Simmonds from Voluntary Action Sheffield attended the Teacake Club meeting on Friday 18 June to introduce the network and explain its purpose and goals. Get in touch If you would like to become a member of SAPN, please contact Melissa Simmonds Email: … Continue reading Introducing Sheffield Autism Partner Network
Learning Curve Fitness Academies & Pre-Uniformed Services Open Day on 30 June
Learning Curve Group is inviting people who are interested in joining the uniformed services to attend an open day on Wednesday 30 June. Potential participants will be able to find out about the provider's Pre-Uniformed Services diplomas and also its Fitness Academies (see the resources below). Pre-Uniformed Services Courses pre-uniform-services-prospectus-2021-22Download Presentation pre-u-academies-presentationDownload
Students tune in for ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired’ live events
Written by Opportunity Sheffield After months of hard work, Opportunity Sheffield's 'Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2021' came to a close this week. We heard from some fabulous employers across our city, many of whom are currently recruiting apprentices, who shared valuable insight into apprenticeships within their organisation. The event saw students from Y9 through to Y13 … Continue reading Students tune in for ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired’ live events
Sky Sheffield – local recruitment plans
Sky Sheffield is seeking to widen its recruitment net across the city and encourage greater diversity within its workforce. To find out more about the telecoms provider's community engagement plans, download the presentation below: sky-sheff-recruitDownload
