Roundup of recent DWP announcements The UK transition The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. Information is available on GOV.UK setting out the actions businesses and individuals need to take to prepare for the end of the EU transition period on 31 December 2020. … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 17 July 2020
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
EN:Able Futures apprenticeships webinar on 11 Aug for school & college leavers
EN:Able Futures is running a free webinar on 11 August, 11am to 12noon for 16 to 18 years olds in the region who are completing their GCSE's and A-levels and are thinking about getting into the construction sector. The webinar will cover topics including: Range of careers options in the construction industryApprenticeshipsLearning and training opportunitiesWorking … Continue reading EN:Able Futures apprenticeships webinar on 11 Aug for school & college leavers
Coronavirus Business Grants Scheme extended
By Sheffield City Council Sheffield City Council has opened applications for its Coronavirus Business Grants Scheme for a second time, giving more businesses who have not received any other support the opportunity to apply for grants between £1000 and £10,000, depending on the size of the business. The eligibility criteria of this scheme will also … Continue reading Coronavirus Business Grants Scheme extended
PeoplePlus Academy courses – July and August
Written by PeoplePlus Academy Thank you to everyone who referred clients for our first course that started this week, it’s been great to be back in centre and it’s been a real success. We are really pleased to announce that we will be running our first Security Routeway post lockdown. Security Routeway 29 July - … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy courses – July and August
Claimant Count Briefing May 2020
The Claimant Count data series counts the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance plus those who claim Universal Credit and are required to seek work and be available for work it is the headline indicator of the number of people claiming benefits principally for the reason of being unemployed. Claimant Count data for May 2020 … Continue reading Claimant Count Briefing May 2020
CTS learners to return in August; course info and 16-18yo enrolment day on 20 Jul
CTS Training is carrying out remote enrolment activities in preparation to welcome Adults and Young People back to learning from August. The provider is offering a range of courses, includign ESOL, Functional Skills, Employability and more - please see below for further details. CTS is also hosting an enrolment event on Monday 20 July for … Continue reading CTS learners to return in August; course info and 16-18yo enrolment day on 20 Jul
Safe return for Sheffield Skills Academy learners
Written by Sheffield Skills Academy Sheffield Skills Academy has completed their first cohort safely due to the social distancing measures we have put in place for our learners. When learners leave Sheffield Skills Academy they have an up to date reference, CV and pictures of their practical work. Our Employment and Skills Manager then uses … Continue reading Safe return for Sheffield Skills Academy learners
ILE launches a redundancy support package across Yorkshire
Written by Interserve Learning & Employment Interserve Learning & Employment (ILE) has launched a redundancy supportpackage to help people across Yorkshire who have been made jobless during theCOVID-19 pandemic. The free package on offer for unemployed people includes help writing CVs, learninghow to find a new job, access to training and support including maths and … Continue reading ILE launches a redundancy support package across Yorkshire
Depaul: Support for people who have left Local Authority Care or experienced homelessness
Under the Pathways to Progression employment support programme, Depaul is offering keyworker support for unemployed and economically inactive people who have left Local Authority Care or experienced homelessness. Please see the brochure below for more information on the programme and for referral information.
DWP: Plan for Jobs Special – 10 July 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Plan for Jobs On Thursday 9 July, the Chancellor presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ to outline how the government will boost job creation in the UK. During the Coronavirus pandemic DWP has provided a crucial safety net to record levels of claimants, ensuring our customers receive the support they need. … Continue reading DWP: Plan for Jobs Special – 10 July 2020
Employers can receive up to 7K for creating apprenticeship roles
Sheffield City Council is seeking local employers to recruit and train apprentices in 2020-21, with up to £7,000 in financial incentives available to organisations that recruit. Please see the following infographics for information on the funding available to employers, both from central government and Sheffield City Council.
Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Fri 10 July
Sheffield City Council, as a Grade 2 Ofsted training provider, delivers a wide range of apprenticeships, both for internal services and local employers. Latest vacancies are advertised in the Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin. To view the latest bulletin, download the PDF below: opportunity-sheffield-apprenticeship-bulletin-10.7.20-1Download
