Author: Opportunity

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

Gov.uk guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus

Published by the UK Government - Gov.uk This guidance will assist employers, businesses and their staff in staying open safely during coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time of unprecedented disruption, the UK Government is not asking all businesses to shut – indeed it is important for business to carry on. Only some non-essential shops and public … Continue reading Gov.uk guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus →

Sheffield Mencap online activity calendar during lockdown

Sheffield Mencap & Gateway is organising a range of online activities for people with learning disabilities and their carers across the city. Activities include bingo, dancing, drawing and quizzes - there are weekly events on Wednesday morning and afternoon, initially scheduled to continue until June. you can find out what's going on by visiting the … Continue reading Sheffield Mencap online activity calendar during lockdown →

Last-minute places on JobSkilla business start-up course starting Mon 11 May

Due to cancellations, JobSkilla now has five places available on its entrepreneurship course beginning on Monday.  Please note learners would have to sign up on Thursday 7 May due to the bank holiday tomorrow.  About the course JobSkilla in partnership with Qdos Training are offering a free online workshop to teach you about business start-up … Continue reading Last-minute places on JobSkilla business start-up course starting Mon 11 May →

Job Bulletin Thurs 7 May – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Thursday 7 May please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. … Continue reading Job Bulletin Thurs 7 May – roles available during lockdown →

Local businesses asked to share experiences of Covid-19

Press release - Sheffield Business Response Group Sheffield Covid-19 Business Response Group is calling for businesses in the city to share how they have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Response Group is made up of Sheffield’s leading business networks and support organisations, who are working together to help address the issues local businesses … Continue reading Local businesses asked to share experiences of Covid-19 →

Job Bulletin Tues 5 May – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Tues 5 May please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. … Continue reading Job Bulletin Tues 5 May – roles available during lockdown →

Funded Remote Learning Courses currently available with JobSkilla

JobSkilla is offering the following remote learning courses for unemployed skill seekers.  Over the phone induction sessions will be done daily, and failing contact the training provider will try again the following day. Once a learner has successfully enrolled onto a course, they will be provided with the full course information and timetable for the … Continue reading Funded Remote Learning Courses currently available with JobSkilla →

Covid-19 – New information and survey for people with criminal records

Written by Unlock - a charity for people with convictions Covid-19 and the social distancing measures introduced to help control it are creating challenges for all of us. For people with criminal records, these challenges can be particularly difficult to overcome.Since the UK went into lock-down, we've been contacted by many people with criminal records … Continue reading Covid-19 – New information and survey for people with criminal records →

Council distributes business support grants totalling £55m

Press release - Sheffield City Council Business support grants have now been paid to 4,600 businesses in Sheffield, with the grants totalling over £55 million. Funding for the grants was made available by the Government, who also set the criteria, to help businesses who are facing financial difficulty due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Sheffield City … Continue reading Council distributes business support grants totalling £55m →

National Careers Service – Jobs Hour (1-2pm Weds 6 May)

On Wednesday 6 May the National Careers Service is running a Virtual Job Fairs in the Yorkshire & Humber region. The service is encouraging employers to post live vacancies between 1pm and 2pm with the hashtag #JobsHour, tagging the relevant regional National Careers Service channels. The aim is to amplify the message to as many people … Continue reading National Careers Service – Jobs Hour (1-2pm Weds 6 May) →

Zest For You community hub news – Covid Response Edition

Zest has published a special Covid Response Edition of its Zest for You community hub newsletter, which can be downloaded here The new edition features the following news/information items: Essential Items Delivery Service1-2-1 Homework Support Support for Children and FamiliesNeed someone to talk to? Support to Keep Spirits Up!Support to Stay Healthy During LockdownVolunteering  OpportunitiesYouTube Channel Zest! … Continue reading Zest For You community hub news – Covid Response Edition →