Make a difference – become a jobcentre Work Coach (82 vacancies in South Yorks)

By the Department for Work and Pensions Work Coach roles – new vacancies are live! DWP and local jobcentres have launched a nationwide Work Coach recruitment drive with roles available in different cities and regions across the country. Over the next four weeks you’ll see vacancies go live in different locations, so if you’re passionate … Continue reading Make a difference – become a jobcentre Work Coach (82 vacancies in South Yorks) →

The Wildlife Trust seeks conservation trainees for Working for Nature project

By The Wildlife Trust The Wildlife Trust has just started recruiting for new trainees for the Working for Nature project. The traineeship is specifically aimed at people who would otherwise struggle to get employment in conservation and groups who are underrepresented in conservation. The actual traineeship will not start until January, but as we are wanting the John Muir … Continue reading The Wildlife Trust seeks conservation trainees for Working for Nature project →

The Source to stage Careers Event for IAG on Sat 3 October

The Source is to run a Careers Event on Saturday 3 October, where tutors and advisors will be on-hand to offer information, advice and guidance about apprenticeships, adult education and more. The event will take place between 10am and 2pm at 300 The Source Skills Academy, Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA. Further information Email community@thesourceacademy.co.uk … Continue reading The Source to stage Careers Event for IAG on Sat 3 October →

Helping in Schools L2 course online with MaTReC from Thurs 1 Oct

MaTReC has places available on a Helping in Schools Course NCFE/CACHE Level 2 for 14 weeks from Thursday 1 October. The online course - which is free to anyone receiving a means-tested benefit - will be delivered using the Zoom web conferencing app. An initial assessment day has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September, again … Continue reading Helping in Schools L2 course online with MaTReC from Thurs 1 Oct →

Sheffield College to host Get Ahead for 16-18yos at Matrec in Oct/Nov

The Sheffield College has places available on its upcoming Get Ahead Programme, which will be delivered over five weeks from October 5 to November 20 at Manor Training & Resource Centre (MaTReC). The inclusion studies programme is designed for 16 to 18-year-olds who are, or at risk of becoming, NEET. It covers areas including goal … Continue reading Sheffield College to host Get Ahead for 16-18yos at Matrec in Oct/Nov →

Portland Training: Weekly starts on FLT and Construction courses

Portland Training is continuing to seek referrals for its Fork Lift Truck and Construction training programmes, which have new start dates every week. The course durations have been shortened in the current environment to five days for FLT and two days for Construction. Please see the posters below for full details of the courses. Fork … Continue reading Portland Training: Weekly starts on FLT and Construction courses →

Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company’s ESF – AEB Provider Framework (Fourth release – September 2020)

Written by The Growth Company We are pleased to invite you to submit a tender response to join our European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts across The North West and South Yorkshire. This framework will be … Continue reading Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company’s ESF – AEB Provider Framework (Fourth release – September 2020) →

Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Fri 11 Sept

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 11 Sept →

Interserve seeks local providers for AEB partnership opportunity

Written by Interserve Learning & Employment In direct response to the challenges presented by Covid-19 to our communities, today we’ve launched a new AEB partnership opportunity. The aim of the opportunity is to help equip unemployed individuals with the skills needed to secure employment and to also help companies grow. We are looking for local … Continue reading Interserve seeks local providers for AEB partnership opportunity →

DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 11 September 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Work Coach vacancies live As part of our ongoing commitment to support the economy and help Britain back to work, thousands of new Work Coach vacancies are now live. The department is doubling the number of front line workers who support people into jobs. Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) updated … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 11 September 2020 →

Skills Bank launches 2 new strands; online training and rapid response

By Sheffield City Region Skills Bank Skills Bank is a programme that puts employers from across the region in charge of their own skills and training needs. Developed by the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, the programme enables businesses to invest in their workforce and improve their productivity. Private sector investment is matched with public … Continue reading Skills Bank launches 2 new strands; online training and rapid response →

SCC Youth services set to move in October

By Sheffield City Council Sheffield City Council will be running the services currently provided by Sheffield Futures ‘in-house’ once its contract with Sheffield Futures finishes at the end of September 2020. The move is part of the council strategic planning to run services internally where possible. Cllr Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: … Continue reading SCC Youth services set to move in October →