Author: Opportunity
Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
DWP: Touchbase – 27 November 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Restart programme to help over a million unemployed people This week DWP revealed further details of the £2.9bn Restart programme to help more than a million benefit claimants, which was announced by the Chancellor in the Spending Review. This forms part of the Government’s wider Plan for Jobs to protect, … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 27 November 2020
Visit the Apprenticeships+ website: new home for apprenticeships at Sheffield College
The Sheffield College has set up a new micro-site for apprenticeships on its website at https://apprenticeships.sheffcol.ac.uk/. The revamped Apprenticeships+ portal provides a wealth of information for potential candidates and employers who may be considering taking on an apprentice. There are also case studies, guidance on funding and information to help with applying for an apprentice. … Continue reading Visit the Apprenticeships+ website: new home for apprenticeships at Sheffield College
Job vacancies: Admin Officer & FLT Trainer (Portland Training)
Portland Training is currently hiring for an administrative officer and and a Fork Lift Truck Trainer & Assessor in Sheffield. The training provider also has a nationwide vacancy for an NVQ assessor at present. To view the full job descriptions, visit the Work for Us page on the Portland Training website
Zest opens small grants fund for local groups promoting wellbeing
Written by Zest for the Community We are pleased to announce that Applications for Small Grants (including those for Dementia specific services) are invited from local groups for activities in the areas listed below, which meet one or more of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Langsett and Walkley.Middlewood, Wadsley, Hillsborough, Walkley Bank, Wisewood and Woodland (usually referred to … Continue reading Zest opens small grants fund for local groups promoting wellbeing
Coronavirus – support for people facing redundancy
Written by Sheffield City Council Facing redundancy is a difficult time, both emotionally and financially. It can make you feel that you’re not in control of what’s happening to you. The current pandemic can make it even harder due to the uncertainty about when work and life will get back to normal. There are a … Continue reading Coronavirus – support for people facing redundancy
CSCS, FLT and SIA course dates in January at PeoplePlus
Please see below for information on CSCS Card, Fork Lift Truck and SIA Security courses scheduled to take place in the new year at PeoplePlus Academy.
Irwin Mitchell’s Your Story videos highlight technology career options and access routes
As part of its Schools Partnership activity, Sheffield law firm Irwin Mitchell has created a series of careers videos, focused on the career paths available in its technology function. The videos are designed to highlight the range of career choices available in a 21st century law firm, beyond legal practice, and inspire young people to … Continue reading Irwin Mitchell’s Your Story videos highlight technology career options and access routes
The Growth Company seeks referrals for L3 Education & Training – course starts 26 Jan
The Growth Company has places available on a Level 3 Education & Training qualification, with the course starting on Tuesday 26 January. It is fully funded and designed for anyone looking to learn more about the tutor role or about delivering training and mentoring.
Performing Arts Leadership course at Sheffield Mencap for carers and cared-for adults
Do you want a new challenge? Do you want to develop as a performer and leader? In this exciting new course from Sheffield Mencap's Carers Outreach Team, you can learn new skills, improve your confidence and explore new creative activities. The Performing Arts Leadership course will take place on Wednesdays 6-7pm via Zoom, starting on … Continue reading Performing Arts Leadership course at Sheffield Mencap for carers and cared-for adults
Zest Centre to reopen on Mon 11 Jan
Written by Matt Dean, Chief Executive, Zest Zest Centre Customer Announcement: New Year, New Start. We welcome the news that following the end of the national lockdown in early December, leisure services will be allowed to re-open, and hopefully stay open for the foreseeable future. However, this only provides Zest with a short operational window … Continue reading Zest Centre to reopen on Mon 11 Jan
European Social Fund 2014 to 2020 programme: case study booklet 2020 (North East and Yorkshire and Humber)
To view the original DWP source, click here The European Social Fund (ESF) programme in England contributes to local growth by increasing labour market participation, promoting social inclusion and developing the skills of the potential and existing workforce. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the Managing Authority for the programme. Since March 2015 … Continue reading European Social Fund 2014 to 2020 programme: case study booklet 2020 (North East and Yorkshire and Humber)
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