Author: Opportunity

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

See it Be it in Sheffield video channel offers insight into industry roles

See it Be it in Sheffield is a collection of video encounters with employers with an aim of providing young people across the city with insight into roles they may not have considered previously. It is a collaboration between Sheffield City Council, our Enterprise Advisor Network and local employers created to raise careers awareness and … Continue reading See it Be it in Sheffield video channel offers insight into industry roles →

Online CSCS Test & Card with Level 1 Construction inc. Health & Safety from 23 Nov (Jobskilla)

Written by Jobskilla JobSkilla and The Square Metre square are proud to be able to offer you free training in Construction and Health & Safety. This fantastic course will provide you with the necessary skills to pass your CSCS Test and gain your CSCS Card! Course Summary Course Location: Online Learn from home Course Start Date: Monday 23rd November 2020 Course … Continue reading Online CSCS Test & Card with Level 1 Construction inc. Health & Safety from 23 Nov (Jobskilla) →

The Source: Adult learning provision in Sheffield

Written by The Source The Source is seeking referrals and registrations for its suite of AEB courses, which can lead to 30 accredited qualifications. Adult education courses can be delivered online or in a classroom setting, subject to requirements. At The Source, we have various funding streams to support people within the Sheffield City Region, … Continue reading The Source: Adult learning provision in Sheffield →

Opportunity Sheffield recruiting for next Pre-Apprenticeship & Traineeship intake in Jan 2021

Opportunity Sheffield - the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council - is currently recruiting for its next Pre-Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes, which will recommence in the new year. The Pre-Apprenticeship programme - an 8-week course designed to provide candidates with the entry-level skills and understanding of the workplace they need to succeed at … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield recruiting for next Pre-Apprenticeship & Traineeship intake in Jan 2021 →

Sheffield Apprenticeships – local branding, open data and simple tools

Written by Sheaf Digital Sheffield Apprenticeships is an online service for young people (and parents) who are looking for apprenticeship vacancies in Sheffield. It’s a free service developed and hosted by local software development consultancy Sheaf Digital. There are three parts to the service - an app for iOS and Android, a Twitter account and … Continue reading Sheffield Apprenticeships – local branding, open data and simple tools →

DWP: Touchbase – 13 November 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements New winter package to provide further support for children and families A package to help support vulnerable families this winter and beyond was announced this week. This includes: The £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme will support children and families with food and other essentials this winter. Councils in England will … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 13 November 2020 →

ESFA to stage Traineeships webinar on 23 Nov – register online

The Education and Skills Funding Agency is staging a webinar on traineeships, aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding among teachers and careers advisors. The online session will take place on Monday 23 November at 3:45pm - you can click here to register. Items on the agenda include: Government investmentProgramme reformsHow traineeships help young people into … Continue reading ESFA to stage Traineeships webinar on 23 Nov – register online →

Job vacancy: NVQ Assessor (Portland Training)

Salary: Competitive, and negotiable for the right applicant Location - Nationwide Portland Training are looking to engage, on a freelance basis, with a fully Accredited NVQ Assessor, who has current experience in assessing Passive Fire Protection and with recent and extensive occupational experience in the field. The role would suit a freelance assessor who wishes to widen … Continue reading Job vacancy: NVQ Assessor (Portland Training) →

10-day Digital Skills into Construction course (with CSCS) starts on 30 Nov at Sheffield Skills Academy

Sheffield Skills Academy is offering a Digital Skills into Construction course, with CSCS training and a funded test / card. The ten-day course is designed to equip people aiming for a career in construction for the digital requirements of today's profession, including the ability to pass the CSCS Test. Induction will take place on Tuesday … Continue reading 10-day Digital Skills into Construction course (with CSCS) starts on 30 Nov at Sheffield Skills Academy →

Learning Disability Work Week 2020 with Mencap

Written by Mencap Let's #ThinkDifferently Whether you are a person with a learning disability, an employer or someone who provides training or support, there are plenty of ways to get involved with Learning Disability Work Week 2020 from 9 to 15 November. The coronavirus pandemic is making employers think differently about the way that they work. But, reasonable adjustments are … Continue reading Learning Disability Work Week 2020 with Mencap →

Register for next Lifelong Learning next Digital Surgery on 17 Nov

Lifelong Learning's next Digital Surgery will take place with Family Learning tutor Joanne Brady on Tuesday 17 November at 1pm. This is an information and advice session to help with computer-related difficulties individuals may be having. Register for the Digital Surgery If anyone wishes to attend the surgery they can book in by emailing digitalsupport@lifelonglearningandskills.org … Continue reading Register for next Lifelong Learning next Digital Surgery on 17 Nov →