Author: Opportunity

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

Referrals sought for Universal Credit and Money Management Workshops (various dates) on ESF Pathways Programme

As a wraparound service on the ESF Pathways Programme, Citizens Advice is running a series of Universal Credit and money management workshops. The sessions are designed to help participants develop a better understanding of entitlement and eligibility of Universal Credit and manage their budget more effectively. Objectives At the end of the training the participant … Continue reading Referrals sought for Universal Credit and Money Management Workshops (various dates) on ESF Pathways Programme →

Female engineering academy backed by top employer to open in Sheffield

Press release published by The Sheffield College A new engineering academy backed by a top South Yorkshire employer is opening at the start of the next academic year to inspire more women to get ahead in the industry. Liberty Steel Female Engineering Academy will open at The Sheffield College’s Olive Grove campus, on Olive Grove … Continue reading Female engineering academy backed by top employer to open in Sheffield →

Job vacancy: Community Engagement Officer (The Source)

Salary: £20,000 – £22,000      Department: Schools & Community               Reports to: Schools & Community Manager              Job purpose To actively engage with the local community to raise the profile and community awareness of The Source as a provider of a range of provision types. The post holder will actively work both onsite and in communities to represent … Continue reading Job vacancy: Community Engagement Officer (The Source) →

Training awards recognise Sheffield City Council’s most inspirational learners

Sheffield City Council’s most inspiring learners were recognised at a prize-giving ceremony at Sheffield Town Hall last Thursday 18 July. The Sheffield City Council Training Awards, organised by Opportunity Sheffield and Lifelong Learning, celebrated the great achievements of council-trained apprentices, adult learners, and other students. Councillor Adam Hurst presented trophies and certificates to learners across … Continue reading Training awards recognise Sheffield City Council’s most inspirational learners →

Red Tape offers short courses in DJ Skills, Studio Recording and Digital Audio Workstation Production

Red Tape Studios is one of the Sheffield's iconic cultural assets, having played host to Pulp, The Human League and Robbie Williams among other recording artists. Music technology and performing arts students can use the same state-of-the-art facilities to develop their own skills and knowledge, and work towards exciting careers in the sector. Red Tape/s … Continue reading Red Tape offers short courses in DJ Skills, Studio Recording and Digital Audio Workstation Production →

ACT Job Club Family Fun Day on Weds 21 Aug at ACT Firvale Centre

Aspiring Communities Together (ACT) is organising a Job Club Family Fun Day, to take place at ACT Firvale Centre, Earl Marshall Road, S4 8LB on Wednesday 21 August. Attendees will be able to find out more about the range of courses available, including ESOL learning and Functional Skills, along with volunteering opportunities and more. The … Continue reading ACT Job Club Family Fun Day on Weds 21 Aug at ACT Firvale Centre →

Business Admin L1-2 course starts at PeoplePlus Academy on Mon 29 July

Places are still available on PeoplePlus Academy's Business Administration Course (Level 1 – Level 2 ) which starts next Monday 29 July. To refer your customers, please sign them up to an IAG session Tuesday at 10:00am or Wednesday at 1:00pm or if they can’t attend any of these times please just get in touch. … Continue reading Business Admin L1-2 course starts at PeoplePlus Academy on Mon 29 July →