The Sheffield College is offering short taster courses for learners to find out about different employment sectors. Each course is between 3 and 5 days in length and delivered by experienced tutors and industry professionals. Learners will have the opportunity to gain a Level 1 qualification and to progress onto higher level courses or further … Continue reading The Sheffield College launches Career Pilot Programme
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
Local Supported Employment Sheffield taking referrals
Local Supported Employment Sheffield (LSE), based within Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment and Skills Service at Sheffield City Council, is taking referrals. Our friendly team helps people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties or autism to find paid employment and flourish in the workplace. We can help you to find employment in a role that you enjoy. … Continue reading Local Supported Employment Sheffield taking referrals
Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Sharrow on Wednesday 21 May
Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at the Israac Somali Community Association, Cemetery Road on Wednesday 21 May, 10am – 1pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run in a … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Sharrow on Wednesday 21 May
Momentum releases course start dates for May 2025
Momentum has released its course schedule for May 2025. This months courses and start dates include: Warehouse FLT - 14 May Welding MIG/TIG - 19 May Security SIA - 19 May Construction CSCS - 27 May See the leaflets below for the schedule, eligibility checklist and further course information. Eligibility Acceptance onto a course is … Continue reading Momentum releases course start dates for May 2025
B2W releases course start dates for May 2025
The B2W Group has released its May courses and start dates. More details below. Warehouse – Tuesday 6 May Guaranteed Interviews with Smart Recycling Barnsley S75 This course is aimed at candidates who are looking to work as warehouse operatives. It provides a combined knowledge and competency qualification, designed for individuals who would like to … Continue reading B2W releases course start dates for May 2025
SWFC announces date for Level 2 Spectator Safety course
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club has announced its upcoming Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety course, scheduled for Wednesday 30 April at Hillsborough Stadium. This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to ensure the safety and security of spectators at various events. Eligibility: To participate in this course, individuals must be aged 19 or older and currently … Continue reading SWFC announces date for Level 2 Spectator Safety course
New dates released for Thrive Health & Wellbeing Programme
New dates have been released for Thrive, a new five-week health and wellbeing programme aimed at unemployed, young people aged 19-24, living in Sheffield. The course start dates for the rest of 2025 are: Tuesday 3 June Tuesday 9 September Tuesday 4 November Participants will be given the knowledge and skills to live a balanced … Continue reading New dates released for Thrive Health & Wellbeing Programme
Play Games Build Careers starts Monday 12 May 2025
Game Academy's next Play Games Build Careers online course to boost employability skills starts on Monday 12 May 2025. This course is designed for 15-18-year-olds who are not in employment or education (or are at risk of it). The course is free to participants and funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. It will help gamers … Continue reading Play Games Build Careers starts Monday 12 May 2025
Sheffield’s initial Pathways to Work employment support projects go live
A series of 12-month employment support projects focused on supporting out-of-work residents into, or back into, employment commenced on Tuesday 1 April. Following Opportunity Sheffield’s initial wave of Pathways to Work commissioning, which took place in February and March, 15 projects have received funding. The Council’s Employment & Skills Service has commissioned a combination of … Continue reading Sheffield’s initial Pathways to Work employment support projects go live
Sheffield Futures partners with UK Youth to deliver The Summer Jobs Programme
The Summer Jobs Programme is a six-week employment initiative for young people aged 16-20. It includes a paid preparation week, five weeks of paid work experience, support from youth workers throughout the placement, and evaluation activities. The programme aims to combat the barriers that many young people face in gaining employment by fostering career development, … Continue reading Sheffield Futures partners with UK Youth to deliver The Summer Jobs Programme
Sheffield City Council’s Cyber Skills Camp starts Tuesday 15 April
Sheffield City Council's Cyber Skills Camp starts Tuesday 15 April. This four-week course will help learners to develop vital knowledge and skills in safeguarding data and securing devices. More information is in the leaflet below. To find out more and refer a participant, email: John.whittaker@sheffield.gov.uk or call: 07773 062134 Cyber Security 325Download
The Sheffield College offers Easter Pilot Programme
The Sheffield College is offering short taster courses during the Easter Break for learners to find out about different employment sectors.Each course is between 3 and 5 days in length and delivered by experienced tutors and industry professionals.Learners will have the opportunity to gain a Level 1 qualification and to progress onto higher level courses … Continue reading The Sheffield College offers Easter Pilot Programme
