Govt launches ‘Fire it Up’ apprenticeship campaign

The Government has launched a new campaign to promote apprenticeships among young people, parents and employers. ‘Fire it Up’ is designed to raise awareness of the huge variety of apprenticeship options available for people of all ages and backgrounds. The new campaign includes national TV and social media adverts, and a website that provides helpful … Continue reading Govt launches ‘Fire it Up’ apprenticeship campaign →

CIPD: Government and employers unite to kick-start flexible working

New campaign launched to boost flexible working as uptake has stalled for nearly a decade The Flexible Working Task Force, a partnership across government departments, business groups, trade unions and charities, has today launched a campaign to increase the uptake of flexible working. Members of the task force are collectively using their ability to reach … Continue reading CIPD: Government and employers unite to kick-start flexible working →

Job vacancy: Young People’s Support Worker (My Life Project)

Permanent position £19,000 Pro rata. 16 hours per week actual salary £6,162 (School term time) My Life Project is a small urban arts and media company which specialises in working with and supporting the well being and educational progress of children and young people. This is achieved through various creative mediums. We are looking for … Continue reading Job vacancy: Young People’s Support Worker (My Life Project) →

Walking for Purpose: Having Conversations and Broadening Horizons

January 2019 update By the Walking for Purpose team The team have been working really hard over the last year; running walks from Chapeltown, Darnall, Hansworth, Broomhall, Manor Sharrow, Burngreave, Woodhouse and Westfield, with some success. Our new block is starting in Shiregreen and we would love for you to come along and get involved. … Continue reading Walking for Purpose: Having Conversations and Broadening Horizons →

Get Started with Games Design programme with RAW Digital Training in February 2019

By Ian Eccles, Prince’s Trust Executive (Yorkshire & The Humber) Firstly, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you have all had a fantastic start to 2019. To kick start the New Year, I am delighted to inform you of our upcoming Get Started with Games Design programme with RAW … Continue reading Get Started with Games Design programme with RAW Digital Training in February 2019 →

Sheffield City Council to stage Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 1st Feb

Sheffield City Council is staging an Apprenticeship Fair at Sheffield Town Hall on Friday 1st February (10am-2pm). The event is designed for individuals who are interested in enrolling on the Council's internal apprenticeship programme, which can serve as a direct entry route into full employment. At the fair, attendees can find out about the range … Continue reading Sheffield City Council to stage Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 1st Feb →

Better Working Futures 1st birthday event – free tickets for Tues 15th Jan

Better Working Futures – Reed in Partnership's Work and Health Programme – is staging a 1st birthday event on Tuesday 15th January. Employability stakeholders and other interested parties are invited to attend the event, which takes place from 10am at St James House, Vicar Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EX. Since the programme launched 12 months ago, … Continue reading Better Working Futures 1st birthday event – free tickets for Tues 15th Jan →

Age Better in Sheffield to run benefits and financial advice sessions from Thurs 17th Jan

Age Better in Sheffield - a South Yorkshire Housing Association- led partnership which works to tackle loneliness and isolation for people aged 50 and over - is running free financial advice sessions. Supported by SOAR and Citizens Advice, the benefits and financial drop-in is designed to help people make their money stretch further, understand budgeting and … Continue reading Age Better in Sheffield to run benefits and financial advice sessions from Thurs 17th Jan →

Grow UK launches 2019 employability programmes for 16-24-year-olds

After running pilot projects in 2018, Grow UK is now seeking referrals for its 2019 employability programmes, which launch in the coming weeks. The Sheffield-based charity specialises in working with young people who have some barriers to employment and need support in building confidence and taking the next step. Taster sessions are being run on … Continue reading Grow UK launches 2019 employability programmes for 16-24-year-olds →

ACT to run ‘Prepare to Work With Young Children’ course from Weds 9 Jan

Aspiring Communities Together (ACT) has places available on a 'Prepare to Work With Young Children' course, running from Wednesday 9th January to Wednesday 13th February. This free, fun course is designed for anyone who is considering a career working with children. It will be followed by a Level 1 Childcare Course. Creche services will be … Continue reading ACT to run ‘Prepare to Work With Young Children’ course from Weds 9 Jan →

WISE Ability wins contract with the Education Development Trust

WISE Ability has secured a contract that will support people who are looking to find work to move nearer to the employment market or into education. The provider will be working as a subcontractor for the Education Development Trust, delivering for the National Careers service, which has support networks in both Jobcentre Plus and … Continue reading WISE Ability wins contract with the Education Development Trust →

FREE places on WEA family history course for clients receiving income-related benefits

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is offering free places on a 'Genealogy and Researching your Family History' course to individuals receiving income-related benefits. The course, run by historian Laura Alston, will explore the techniques involved with building a family tree, including accessing census information and searching for documents. The one-hour course will take place at … Continue reading FREE places on WEA family history course for clients receiving income-related benefits →