Author: Opportunity

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

Better Learners Better Workers programme Ambassadors celebrate their achievements

Up to 132 students will be taking part in a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievements since joining Better Learners Better Workers (BLBW), a programme that gives schools a chance to develop job-ready skills and behaviours in specific sectors. BLBW has 12 schools taking part this year, including nine in Sheffield, two in Rotherham and … Continue reading Better Learners Better Workers programme Ambassadors celebrate their achievements →

MPCT Military Summer Bootcamps: Sign up for June and July 2024

Keep active and prepare for a future in the Armed Forces with the MPCT Military Summer Bootcamps. The Summer Bootcamps offer a fantastic opportunity for 16-24-year-olds to meet fellow learners, spend time in a military setting and experience first-hand how to prepare for a career in the Armed Forces. Upcoming dates include:Friday 7 JuneFriday 21 … Continue reading MPCT Military Summer Bootcamps: Sign up for June and July 2024 →

Step-Up Training: The next Sheffield Warehouse Academy starts Wednesday 12 June 2024

Join the Sheffield Warehouse Academy from Wednesday 12 June, for a five-day course that will equip you with the skills to find employment in the warehousing and logistics industry. On completion of this course, you will receive relevant qualifications to hit the ground running. Plus, you will be guaranteed an interview with a large warehousing … Continue reading Step-Up Training: The next Sheffield Warehouse Academy starts Wednesday 12 June 2024 →

Staveley Miners Welfare FC & Qualitas Sport: Post 16 Football Taster Session on 26 June 2024

The taster session for the Post 16 Football & Education Programme, run by Qualitas Sport, Staveley MWFC and VLUK, is at the Staveley MWFC Ground on Wednesday 26 June 2024. The taster session will include a football session delivered by a UEFA Pro License Coach, followed by a presentation about the programme. The programme is … Continue reading Staveley Miners Welfare FC & Qualitas Sport: Post 16 Football Taster Session on 26 June 2024 →

Learning Curve Group: Interviews available for Level 1 & 2 learners aged 19+ starting in autumn 2024

Learning Curve Group has started interviews with prospective students aged 19+ for their Level 1 and 2 courses starting in September, October and November 2024. The Level 1 and 2 courses available include: September Level 1 Vocational Studies - Holistic Level 1 Vocational Studies - Beauty Level 1 Vocational Studies - Hair Level 2 Beauty … Continue reading Learning Curve Group: Interviews available for Level 1 & 2 learners aged 19+ starting in autumn 2024 →

Sheffield United Community College: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Esports starts September 2024

Sheffield United Football Club Community College’s Esports Level 2 course starts in September 2024. The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Esports is an intermediate qualification for post-16 learners who want to specialise in a specific occupation, area or technical role. It prepares learners for the progression onto the Level 3 qualification, specialising in an industry, … Continue reading Sheffield United Community College: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Esports starts September 2024 →

VAS Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 18 June 2024

Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) is holding a Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 18 June, 10am – 2pm at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW. The event is an opportunity to find out about the range of volunteering options currently available in Sheffield. More details about the organisations attending can be found at: Volunteering Fair … Continue reading VAS Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 18 June 2024 →

Standguide ESOL Entry 3 – Level 1 course starts June 2024

The next Standguide ESOL course will start Monday 10 June, with initial assessments from Tuesday 4 June 2024. The ESOL Entry 3 to Level 1 course will consist of three modules: Reading Speaking and listening Writing Courses run for 10 weeks, from Monday 10 June to Tuesday 27 August, 9:30am - 2:30pm. Lessons are each … Continue reading Standguide ESOL Entry 3 – Level 1 course starts June 2024 →

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at Manor Oaks Farmhouse on Wednesday 12 June

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at Manor Oaks Farmhouse, 389 Manor Lane, S2 1UL on Wednesday 12 June, 10am - 12pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run in … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at Manor Oaks Farmhouse on Wednesday 12 June →

Become an Enterprise Advisor with South Yorkshire Careers Hub

Business representatives are encouraged to work with a School or College to develop a careers, education, and employer engagement strategy for the school. Why get involved: • Directly influence how young people prepare for their future working lives in your community, supporting the development of your future workforce. • Help young people with learning difficulties … Continue reading Become an Enterprise Advisor with South Yorkshire Careers Hub →