Author: Opportunity

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

Apprenticeship vacancies in Sheffield (w/c 13 Jan)

There are 258 Apprenticeship vacancies in South Yorkshire this week, including 146 (46.9%) in Sheffield. This is 64 more vacancies across South Yorkshire than week commencing 6 January and 55 more in Sheffield than there were last week; increases of 33% and 60% respectively. Of the Sheffield based vacancies, there are 49 advanced apprenticeships, 1 … Continue reading Apprenticeship vacancies in Sheffield (w/c 13 Jan) →

Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking partners in the local employment sector to deliver European Social Fund (ESF) contracts. Sheffield City Council's employment and skills service has upcoming funding opportunities for providers on the 'Opportunity Sheffield: Pathways to Progression / Pathways to Success Pseudo-Framework' Interested parties should complete the relevant Pre-Qualification Questionnaire via the YORtender procurement portal. … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield seeks providers to join Employability Framework for ESF project funding →

Unlock launches #FairChecks movement to push for criminal record check reform

Press release - Unlock Together with the charity Transform Justice, Unlock has launched the #FairChecks movement to help push for a fresh start for the criminal records system. Our outdated criminal records regime is holding hundreds of thousands of people back from participating fully in society. Even a minor criminal history can produce lifelong barriers to employment, … Continue reading Unlock launches #FairChecks movement to push for criminal record check reform →

Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2020 – Employer Invitation

To access the employer invitation for Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2020, which takes place at Cutlers' Hall on Wednesday 4 March, click here. Please note that the invitation applies to employers with upcoming apprenticeship opportunities for school and Sixth Form leavers in 2020-21 (training providers are not able to promote at this particular event). Apprenticeships: Be … Continue reading Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2020 – Employer Invitation →

Care Sector jobs available; free two-day training course with Clarion Futures in April

Clarion Futures is running a free two-day course in Sheffield for individuals who are eager to start a career in the care sector. The course - which will take place on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April - offers the opportunity to meet with local employers and secure entry-level roles. An induction day for interested … Continue reading Care Sector jobs available; free two-day training course with Clarion Futures in April →

Mental Health and Stress awareness courses upcoming at WISE Ability in Jan and Feb

WISE Ability is running a Mental Health and Stress awareness course starting on Monday 20 January and then again on Monday 3 February This is a Accredited course delivered over three days in the provider's Sheffield office. Concept house, 5 Young street, Sheffield, S1 4LA To refer a candidate onto the course, please contact Steve … Continue reading Mental Health and Stress awareness courses upcoming at WISE Ability in Jan and Feb →

Sheffield City Council Apprentice 2020 Recruitment Fair at the Town Hall on Fri 31 Jan – register on Eventbrite

Sheffield City Council's next Apprentice Recruitment Fair is being held on the Friday 31 January at the Town Hall. The event provides an opportunity for people who are interested in Council apprenticeships to find out about the various roles available, and about the entry route into learning. The event is now live on Eventbrite to … Continue reading Sheffield City Council Apprentice 2020 Recruitment Fair at the Town Hall on Fri 31 Jan – register on Eventbrite →

Get ‘Fired Up’ for National Apprenticeship Week 2020

Press release: Education and Skills Funding Agency National Apprenticeship Week 2020 will take place from 3 to 9 February next year. For the first time, the week has been extended to include the weekend, giving the entire apprenticeship community more opportunity to get involved with activities. Toolkits are now available, so supporters of National Apprenticeship Week … Continue reading Get ‘Fired Up’ for National Apprenticeship Week 2020 →

Immediate capacity for referrals within Shelter’s Homeless Prevention and Resettlement service

Shelter's Homeless Prevention and Resettlement (HPR) service currently has capacity for new referrals, with a current ability to pick cases up for assessment quite quickly. In terms of referrals from the Local Authority and Registered Social Landlords, Shelter prioritises referrals where there is: Domestic AbuseHomeless prevention where there is a significant risk of homelessness; this … Continue reading Immediate capacity for referrals within Shelter’s Homeless Prevention and Resettlement service →