Wednesday 9 December 2020 (10am-2pm) On Wednesday 9 December, Opportunity Sheffield - the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council - is hosting a citywide welfare-to-work recognition event. Anyone with an interest in employment support in Sheffield is invited to attend the event, which will feature guest speakers, breakout room discussions, reflections on 2020, … Continue reading Agenda for Opportunity Sheffield Celebration Event
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
Depaul South Yorkshire Christmas Appeal
Written by Sarah Gregory, Assistant Director, Depaul South Yorkshire Here at Depaul we’ve been talking about Christmas and how we can mark the occasion in a way that works within the current Government guidance. Normally we’d be cooking a Christmas meal and inviting all of our clients to come together to enjoy some food, company … Continue reading Depaul South Yorkshire Christmas Appeal
Updated contact details for Citizens Advice Sheffield
Citizens Advice Sheffield has a new poster with up-to-date contact information for its various teams. The advocacy services - which exists to provide a free, independent and confidential service for people who need support is contactable by telephone, text and email.
HeppFEST sessions for Young Carers/Care Experienced Students, Disabled Students, Parents/Carers and Mature Students
As part of HeppFEST – the upcoming FREE online higher education festival - Sheffield's Higher Education Progression Partnerships (HEPP) is organising a number of sessions relevant to Young Carers/Care Experienced Students, Disabled Students, Parents/Carers and Mature Students. Details on these sessions can be found below: STUDENTS Title: Helping Disabled Students navigate their way into higher education … Continue reading HeppFEST sessions for Young Carers/Care Experienced Students, Disabled Students, Parents/Carers and Mature Students
Job vacancy: Community Project Worker – Family Support (Oasis Academy Fir Vale)
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
