On Wednesday 4 March, Sheffield City Council hosted its seventh annual apprenticeships careers fair - 'Apprenticeships: Be Inspired' – enabling more than 800 GCSE and A-Level students to meet potential employers and find out more about the apprenticeship career route. Pupils from 26 schools and Sixth Forms across Sheffield City Region attended the event, which … Continue reading 800 students meet employers at ‘Apprenticeships: Be Inspired 2020’
Author: Opportunity
Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
MaTReC: Café and sensory allotment project
The Aim... To create a sensory allotment to provide a space for children and adults with Autism and mental heath issues. They would be able to spend time at the allotment and have a space to grow their own produce, to cook and eat in our community cafe. The MaTReC café and sensory allotment project will … Continue reading MaTReC: Café and sensory allotment project
Sheffield Business Together: Discussion on diversity & inclusion on Tues 10 March
Improving Diversity and inclusion is good for people and for business. Join an interactive discussion hosted by Sheffield Business Together Employers are discovering that by supporting and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, they are gaining benefits they never imagined. The moral argument is weighty enough but the financial impact – as proven by multiple studies makes this a no brainer. Sheffield Business Together invites … Continue reading Sheffield Business Together: Discussion on diversity & inclusion on Tues 10 March
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates – April 2020
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase in April. For more information, including a full breakdown of minimum rates according to age band, please consult the gov.uk guidance by clicking here
Sheffield Jobcentres Hot Jobs Report (w/c Mon 2 Mar)
To view this week's Sheffield Jobcentres Hot Jobs Report, click here
Businesses urged to take part in city centre spring clean
Press release - Sheffield City Council As part of Keep Britain Tidy’s “Great British Spring Clean” national campaign, Sheffield BID’s litter pick will take place in the city centre on Friday 20 March, from 10am to 1pm. The litter pick is open to all businesses and city centre organisations as Diane Jarvis, BID Manager, explained. … Continue reading Businesses urged to take part in city centre spring clean
3-day residential course for newcomers to UK at Northern College, Barnsley
Northern College, Barnsley, is running a three-day residential training course designed for asylum seekers, refugees and other people who have recently moved to the UK. The course provides an introduction to British history, democracy, the rule of law and citizenship. There are two dates to choose from - Weds 11-13 March and Weds 18-20 March. … Continue reading 3-day residential course for newcomers to UK at Northern College, Barnsley
Cycling taster sessions with Sheffield Mind
Sheffield Mind's next cycling taster session at Hillsborough Park will take place on Monday 23 March from 1-3pm with partners Sheffield Cycling 4 All. A range of two and three-wheeled solo and tandem cycles will be available, plus a cycle instructor to build cycling confidence and lots of information about cycling in Sheffield e.g. how … Continue reading Cycling taster sessions with Sheffield Mind
SOAR: March newsletter
SOAR has published its March newsletter, featuring information on funding and volunteering opportunities, International Women's Day, cooking on a budget and more. To view SOAR's March newsletter, click here
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association seeks volunteers
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association covering North, West and South Yorkshire is currently looking for volunteers around the area. The charity wants to appeal to a wider range of people to give everyone the opportunity to volunteer. Danielle Wilkin - Volunteering Coordinator, North, West and South Yorkshire, The Guide Dogs for the Blind … Continue reading Guide Dogs for the Blind Association seeks volunteers
CTS Training: Places available on 16-19 Study Programme
CTS Training still has places available on its 16-19 Study Programme. The programme is for young people who are NEET (not in education, employment and training) and looking for support in the next steps to their education and career. CTS Training's offer includes: Functional Skills Maths and EnglishEmployability Qualification orPersonal and Social Skills QualificationWork Readiness … Continue reading CTS Training: Places available on 16-19 Study Programme
Sheffield Apprenticeship Vacancies (w/c Mon 24 Feb)
This week’s apprenticeship vacancies are in. There are 356 Apprenticeship vacancies in South Yorkshire this week, including 163 (45.8%) in Sheffield. This is 16 more vacancies across South Yorkshire (+4.7%) than week commencing 17th February and 2 fewer in Sheffield (-1.2%) than there were last week. Of the Sheffield based vacancies, there are 103 intermediate … Continue reading Sheffield Apprenticeship Vacancies (w/c Mon 24 Feb)
