FREE Face Masks still available for Social Enterprises as you start to think about opening back up!We still have free face masks available from Hygeine-UK Ltd (hygiene-uk.com) to donate to social enterprises in the city region. If a donation of face masks will benefit you organisation, please contact our Network Coordinator on jodie@ssen.org.uk, with a brief summary … Continue reading Free face masks available for social enterprises from SSEN
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
Common Purpose launches leadership course for 18-25s starting 14 June
Free online course for 18-25 year olds passionate about the environmentCommon Purpose is running a leadership course, Sheffield150, for young people from across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to address the challenge: "How do we act together to transform the region into a cleaner, greener place for all by 2043?" The course will be delivered … Continue reading Common Purpose launches leadership course for 18-25s starting 14 June
Sheffield and South Yorkshire Funders Forum seeks short films by 8 July
If you are a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) led organisation or group in South Yorkshire, The Sheffield and South Yorkshire Funders Forum (Chaired by SYCF) wants to hear from you to better understand your experiences. They are looking to commission 10 short, simple films shot on a phone and no longer than 5 minutes. … Continue reading Sheffield and South Yorkshire Funders Forum seeks short films by 8 July
Job vacancy: Gardeners Team Leader (Grow)
Job title – Grow Gardeners Team LeaderContract – 2 days (14hours) per week (six months fixed-term contract)Salary – £22,000 per annum (pro rata)Pension – 5% pension contributionHoliday – 25 days per annum plus statutory (pro rata) Grow is a young, exciting and innovative charity; we’ve come a long way and it’s been a realadventure. We … Continue reading Job vacancy: Gardeners Team Leader (Grow)
Poundland launches its own Foundation for charities and organisations
The Poundland Foundation is offering grants to organisations working hard to make a real difference to their community. The grant launched on 1st June and application forms for grants will be available on their website at some point in June. Their first grant window has been announced and is focused on Kits for Kids and … Continue reading Poundland launches its own Foundation for charities and organisations
Women to Work’s Free Online Work Life Discovery Coaching Workshop
Tuesday 22nd June 10.00am-12.30pm - via Zoom. An opportunity to take some time to focus on yourself, what’s important to you and reflect on your work and life aspirations, values and importantly to connect with other women and to create an action plan with next steps to move forward with clarity. For more information or to … Continue reading Women to Work’s Free Online Work Life Discovery Coaching Workshop
Prepare to Work in Construction with Steps to Work (The Source)
The Source is offering a five-day pre-training course for the construction industry, featuring Level 1 Health and Safety. For more information, see below:
DWP: Touchbase – 4 June 2021
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Shared Accommodation Rate changes DWP has implemented changes to the Shared Accommodation Rate that will help thousands of vulnerable care leavers access additional housing support. The changes mean that care leavers can now claim the higher one-bedroom rate for longer, as the maximum age limit has been raised to 25, … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 4 June 2021
Functional Skills English course at PeoplePlus starts 28 Jun
PeoplePlus is starting a Functional Skills English course on Monday 28 June
SCC Community Youth Team: Careers Helpline for 15 – 19 year olds
An informative Helpline for school OR college leavers which offers guidance into education, training & employment.
20 employers to attend for SCC’s online Apprenticeships: Be Inspired event
Opportunity Sheffield has announced the employer line-up for its online 'Apprenticeships: Be Inspired' event, which takes place between Tuesday 15 and Thursday 17 June. With Covid regulations preventing the annual careers fair from taking place, a series of web-based employer panels will take place over a three-day period. Employers to attend and participate in these … Continue reading 20 employers to attend for SCC’s online Apprenticeships: Be Inspired event
Referrals sought for Digital Boot Camp at The Source – 15-17 June
The Source has places available on its next three-day Digital Boot Camp, which takes place between 15 and 17 June. The short course is designed to help jobseekers improve their IT skills in readiness for seeking an apprenticeship or job. Eligibility criteria applies for funding purposes - contact The Source for further details.
