Author: Opportunity

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

Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Tues 11 Aug

Sheffield City Council, as a Grade 2 Ofsted training provider, delivers a wide range of apprenticeships, both for internal services and local employers. We also offer a range of entry-level traineeships for candidates who can benefit from some extended work experience prior to applying for an apprenticeship. Latest vacancies are advertised in the Opportunity Sheffield … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Tues 11 Aug →

Sheffield’s Independent Race Equality Commission calls for evidence

The city’s newly established Race Equality Commission is calling for submissions of evidence to support and inform its inquiry into race inequality in Sheffield. The Commission is also looking for applicants to join its group of commissioners, to contribute expertise throughout the inquiry. Designed to provide a non-partisan strategic assessment of the nature, extent, causes and impact of racism … Continue reading Sheffield’s Independent Race Equality Commission calls for evidence →

Invitation to Sheffield Virtual Youth Hub launch event on Tues 11 Aug

By Cheryl Plant, Pathways & Progression Manager, Sheffield City Council Hi Everyone, We would like to invite you to the Employer and Provider launch of the Sheffield Virtual Youth Hub!  The purpose of this online hub is to bring together the support services, opportunities and initiatives you provide into one place to help 16-24 year olds get the … Continue reading Invitation to Sheffield Virtual Youth Hub launch event on Tues 11 Aug →

Sheffield Mind – General Counselling & Singing for Wellbeing Group

General Counselling Sheffield Mind will be accepting referrals to its General Counselling service from Wednesday 5 August 2020. This is currently a telephone counselling service open to adults living in Sheffield, and registered with a Sheffield GP. If you would like to refer somebody please email their name and telephone number to therapy@sheffieldmind.co.uk from 9am … Continue reading Sheffield Mind – General Counselling & Singing for Wellbeing Group →

PeoplePlus Academy courses – Aug & Sept

Please see below for the latest learning opportunities with PeoplePlus Academy. Centre Based Courses Please note we can fund tram/bus passes for learners engaged on classroom based courses. Security Routeway 20 Aug – 10 Sept Learners will complete Level 1 Customer Service & Personal Development in Employability as well as Level 2 Security Guarding Qualification. … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy courses – Aug & Sept →

DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 31 July 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Shielding and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) update Individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer be required to shield from 1 August. This means those who are unable to work from home but can work on site should do so, providing the workplace is COVID-safe. Employers are encouraged to … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 31 July 2020 →

Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Fri 31 July

Sheffield City Council, as a Grade 2 Ofsted training provider, delivers a wide range of apprenticeships, both for internal services and local employers. We also offer a range of entry-level traineeships for candidates who can benefit from some extended work experience prior to applying for an apprenticeship. Latest vacancies are advertised in the Opportunity Sheffield … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Fri 31 July →

SAVTE online volunteer training information event on 13 Aug

This is an information event for anyone who wants to learn about volunteering for SAVTE! Are you interested in supporting local people to learn English? Then this session is for you! SAVTE works to promote wellbeing and community cohesion by empowering individuals to develop their practical English language skills, therefore enabling them to become more … Continue reading SAVTE online volunteer training information event on 13 Aug →

Find good work at South Yorkshire Housing Association

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, we believe that a good roof over your head is the very foundation of health, and that it is impossible to flourish without a sense of home. Our job as a housing association does not stop there. We are not just about putting roofs over heads – we work with our customers … Continue reading Find good work at South Yorkshire Housing Association →