Author: Opportunity

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

AC4SE’s office reopens after lockdown

The Autism Centre for Supported Employment has reopened its office this week, with staff returning to their normal place of work. Changes have been made to the working environment to support social distancing measures and keep staff and clients safe. AC4SE looks forward to welcoming clients back over the coming weeks. About AC4SE The Autism … Continue reading AC4SE’s office reopens after lockdown →

MaTReC English and Maths Functional Skills courses 7-10 Sept

Manor Training and Resource Centre (MaTReC) has reopened with new opening times of 9am to 4pm Monday to Thursday. The training provider has places available on English and Maths Functional Skills courses between Monday 7 and Thursday 10 September. The funded course is available for individuals who are aged 19 or older (as of 31 … Continue reading MaTReC English and Maths Functional Skills courses 7-10 Sept →

PeoplePlus Academy courses: September-October

PeoplePlus Academy has published its latest list of upcoming courses, to be delivered at Portland House with social distancing measures in place. Any clients who are interested will need to come into the centre for a one-to-one information, advice and guidance session which include completing English, maths and ICT assessments. Youth Employability Programme  8–21 of … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy courses: September-October →

7 behavioural change programmes commissioned by Opportunity Sheffield for 2020-21

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned seven new behavioural change programmes as part of its ESF Pathways employment support programme. Three pre-entry and four intervention courses will be delivered by partners across the city between October 2020 and December 2021. The pre-entry courses - designed for unemployed and economically inactive individuals who are at a distance from … Continue reading 7 behavioural change programmes commissioned by Opportunity Sheffield for 2020-21 →

Kickstart Scheme launches to fund work placements for 16-24yos

By the Department for Work and Pensions As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, a new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme will create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country. The 6 month placements are open to those aged 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of … Continue reading Kickstart Scheme launches to fund work placements for 16-24yos →

Number of people using Sheffield Council’s employability service has doubled since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic

Written by By Molly Williams, Local Democracy Reporter, Sheffield Star The local authority runs employment programmes which help create job opportunities in the city for unemployed adults and equips job-seekers with skills. It said the service had seen a “huge swell” in interest and referrals since March with the number of participants being near double that of pre-Covid … Continue reading Number of people using Sheffield Council’s employability service has doubled since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic →

DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 1 September 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes This week the consultation ‘Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes’ was launched. The proposals in this consultation will ensure trustees are legally required to assess and report on the financial … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 1 September 2020 →

State of Sheffield 2020 Report launched by Lord Blunkett

The State of Sheffield 2020 report was released today (Friday 28 August) at an event opened by Lord Blunkett, Chair of the Sheffield City Partnership. This year’s report focuses largely on the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the city, it’s communities, health, society and economy.  It highlights the pandemic’s exacerbation of existing inequalities, … Continue reading State of Sheffield 2020 Report launched by Lord Blunkett →

The Prince’s Trust ‘Get Started in Health & Social Care’ course with interviews for jobs

The Prince's Trust is seeking referrals for a virtual Get Started in Health and Social Care programme, which will run between 15 and 18 September. The course is open to 18-30-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training. Participants who complete the course will be interviewed for a job with a local employer on the … Continue reading The Prince’s Trust ‘Get Started in Health & Social Care’ course with interviews for jobs →

SCR funding to boost careers education in South Yorkshire

Written by The Sheffield City Region The Sheffield City Region has secured more than £130,000 of funding to further boost careers education, helping to tackle youth unemployment and supporting businesses to build back better from the challenge of Coronavirus. A new Careers Hub will be launched in Sheffield, allowing up to 55 new local schools … Continue reading SCR funding to boost careers education in South Yorkshire →