An open invitation has been issued to the Sheffield BAMER Covid Conference 2021, which will take place on Wednesday 27 January on Zoom. The webinar will feature a number of experts and community stakeholders, including Greg Fell, Director of Public Health Sheffield. For full details on the upcoming event and how to register, please see … Continue reading Q&A with guest speakers at Sheffield BAMER Covid Conference 2021
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
RISE SCR connects Sheffield businesses with graduates
Written by RISE SCR RISE is an innovative, award-winning and unique business support initiative that connects small and medium sized businesses across the Sheffield City Region with talented, hard-working graduates. We want to provide our thriving small business sector access to amazing graduate talent, skills and innovation whilst giving graduates access to fantastic opportunities, great … Continue reading RISE SCR connects Sheffield businesses with graduates
Webcast details for Holocaust Memorial Day Vigil on Weds 27 Jan
On Holocaust Memorial Day we share the memory of millions who were murdered in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in order to challenge hatred and persecution in the world today. The theme this year is ‘BE THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS’ where there will be readings and reflections from the Lord Mayor, Leader of the … Continue reading Webcast details for Holocaust Memorial Day Vigil on Weds 27 Jan
The Skills Toolkit Campaign: An hour to skill 2021
Written by HM Government Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job. Learn about: practical mathscomputer essentialspersonal growth and wellbeingprofessional developmentbusiness and financedigital design and marketingcomputer science and coding An Hour to Skill Set aside just one hour a week in 2021 to take free online courses that will not … Continue reading The Skills Toolkit Campaign: An hour to skill 2021
SCR Enterprise Adviser Network seeks volunteers to inspire young people
Written by Sheffield City Region Enterprise Adviser Network Connecting educators and employers to inspire and prepare young people for the world of work The Sheffield City Region Enterprise Adviser Network connects education to employers in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. Our ambition is to inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work. … Continue reading SCR Enterprise Adviser Network seeks volunteers to inspire young people
WEA to run volunteering skills course; funded places for benefits recipients
The WEA is running a free Skills for Volunteering course to help equip people with the knowledge and skills required to volunteer effectively. The online course will run for nine sessions from February 22 to April 19.
Change to Jobcentre Plus opening times; now 10am-2pm
Written by the Department for Work & Pensions To help keep customers and colleagues as safe as possible in the latest phase of the pandemic, DWP has decided that Jobcentre opening hours will be 10am to 2pm beginning on Monday 18 January 2021. This temporary change means we can continue providing safe, essential services for those … Continue reading Change to Jobcentre Plus opening times; now 10am-2pm
Job vacancy: Employment Support Worker (VAS)
Voluntary Action Sheffield -Job Description for Employment Support Worker Job Purpose We are looking for someone that is passionate about supporting people into work or training. A Creative thinker who can work in different and creative ways in order to reach individuals and engage them in activity that will support their own personal development. You … Continue reading Job vacancy: Employment Support Worker (VAS)
5-day Pop Up Business School for Sheffield residents this Feb
In conjunction with a number of Sheffield based housing associations Business Sheffield has engaged the services of the Pop Up Business School to run a 5-day start up business course that any Sheffield resident can attend. The course will run from the 8-12 Feb. I’ve included a link to the Pop up Business School below … Continue reading 5-day Pop Up Business School for Sheffield residents this Feb
DWP: Touchbase – 15 January 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Change to Jobcentre opening hours From Monday 18th January, jobcentre opening hours will be 10am to 2pm. This temporary change means we can continue providing safe, essential services for those who need to come into the jobcentre and who are unable to interact with us on the phone or digitally. … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 15 January 2020
Teacake Club Online meeting Fri 15 Jan – quick recap
Written by Phil Johnson, Opportunity Sheffield Many thanks to the 39 members who joined the first Teacake Club meeting of the year this morning. We had a packed agenda with a variety of interesting presentations and Q&As - here's a quick recap of what happened, in case you weren't able to attend. Kevin Owers - … Continue reading Teacake Club Online meeting Fri 15 Jan – quick recap
Steps to Work, AEB & Training options with The Source in 2021 (including lockdown)
The Source is continuing to deliver during lockdown, with a number of additional measures put in place to support customers, including virtual job club, delivery of sessions via Google Meet and other virtual platforms, 1:1’s and regular telephone contact. The training provider will continue to engage with new customers throughout lockdown and offer accredited qualifications … Continue reading Steps to Work, AEB & Training options with The Source in 2021 (including lockdown)
