Author: Opportunity

Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.

The Sheffield Culture Hub provides resources for aspiring creatives

The Sheffield Culture Hub, a new website for arts and culture, has launched for 2026! From gritty and intimate grassroots music venues to world-class street art and a thriving festival scene, Sheffield Inspires arts and culture.  There are 16,000 creative freelancers and 2,000 cultural businesses in the city, and this video is just a small snapshot of what they do!    Watch the video on The Sheffield Culture Hub website. … Continue reading The Sheffield Culture Hub provides resources for aspiring creatives →

Autism Plus and Employment is for Everyone launch Positive Futures programme

Autism Plus and Employment is for Everyone have launched a joint project called Positive Futures. It's free to access and is delivered by Autism Plus Specialist Employment Services and Speakup. The project supports neurodivergent young people aged 16–24 in South Yorkshire who may be facing barriers to education, training or employment. Positive Futures offers: Support … Continue reading Autism Plus and Employment is for Everyone launch Positive Futures programme →

SOAR host Jobs Fair at The Learning Zone

SOAR is hosting a Jobs Fair at The Learning Zone on Wordsworth Avenue, S5 8NL on Wednesday 21 January, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Work and training organisations in attendance will include: A&S Transport Training South Yorkshire Police The Suit Works Multiply Prospects Delight Support Services Sheffcare If you're looking for work or training, or advice … Continue reading SOAR host Jobs Fair at The Learning Zone →

FACES to hold Digital Skills and Functional Skills English & Maths course assessment days

The Family Adult Community Education Service (FACES) is now taking bookings for its Digital Skills and Functional Skills English and Maths courses. The Digital Skills assessment is on Thursday 29 January. The first Functional Skills English and Maths assessment is on Wednesday 18 March. Booking is essential. To book an appointment, email: faces@sheffield.gov.uk or call: … Continue reading FACES to hold Digital Skills and Functional Skills English & Maths course assessment days →

Northern College release 2026 Prospectus

Northern College, Barnsley has released the details of its 2026 adult courses. These range from Introductory to Level 3 qualifications. Some only run for a few days, while others take much longer and prepare learners for University. Courses include: Access to University Business and Management Counselling Courses Digital and IT English and Maths Social Studies … Continue reading Northern College release 2026 Prospectus →

Sheffield Play Partnership announce January and February course dates

Sheffield Play Partnership is a national leader in the delivery of play and playwork qualifications, offering accredited courses at level 1, 2, 3 and 4. They have announced four courses for January and February 2026. See below: Citizens Advice Workshops When: Friday 16 and 30 January Where: The Annex Suit, The Old Junior School, South View Road, Sharrow, … Continue reading Sheffield Play Partnership announce January and February course dates →

Practical Horticulture Course at Heeley City Farm starts April 2026

The City and Guilds Landbased Studies Level 1 in Practical Horticulture starts at Heeley City Farm on Thursday 16 April 2026. This course is for adults aged 19+ who are unemployed or on a low income. It will take place on Thursdays and Fridays, from 9:30am to 3pm, and will run until 9 June. For … Continue reading Practical Horticulture Course at Heeley City Farm starts April 2026 →

SWFC Community Programme Adult Education Course starts January 2026

Kick off your career with Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Community Programme's Adult Education Course starting on 20 January 2026. The course will help adults with employability skills, including help with CVs and job searches, applying for jobs, interview preparation, confidence boosting and more. The training will take place at SOAR Works Enterprise Centre, Sheffield, S5 … Continue reading SWFC Community Programme Adult Education Course starts January 2026 →

SOHAS launch health & wellbeing training programme for managers

Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) has launched a Train the Trainer programme of employer training and development delivered as part of a range of NHS South Yorkshire Health & Growth Accelerator (HGA) programmes. The programme will enhance your organisations’ practice in matters of workplace health and wellbeing. It will help your employees identify, support … Continue reading SOHAS launch health & wellbeing training programme for managers →