Author: Opportunity

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

Upcoming finance course dates at F&M Business School – March 2019

Finance & Management Business School has places available on its combined Business Administration & AAT Level 1 course, which will take place in March. The programme covers the basic core areas of working within a business environment while developing everyday workplace skills. Individuals completing the course will gain two qualifications, and provide the platform for … Continue reading Upcoming finance course dates at F&M Business School – March 2019 →

SHU launches Hallam Internship Programme for 2019

From Karen Allan, Employability Adviser, Sheffield Hallam University The Hallam Internship Scheme is back for 2019 – your chance to have one of our graduates working for you This scheme is exclusively supporting graduates who completed their studies in 2018 and we are able to fund approximately 200 hours of work. Would you like a … Continue reading SHU launches Hallam Internship Programme for 2019 →

Free IT for Beginners course begins at MaTReC on Fri 8 Mar

Manor Training & Resource Centre (MaTReC) is enrolling now for a free IT for Beginners course, which will run from Friday 8th March (12:15pm-2:15pm). The course covers keyboard and mouse skills, getting to know your computer, using email, using MS Word at a basic level and searching the internet. Free places are available for anyone … Continue reading Free IT for Beginners course begins at MaTReC on Fri 8 Mar →

Over 40 charities seek volunteers at Town Hall Volunteering Fair 2019 on Tues 5 Mar

News release from Sheffield Volunteering Centre On Tuesday 5th March, the Town Hall is the place to be for potential volunteers in Sheffield. Our Volunteering Fair will take place in the iconic building, where there will be over 40 charities to welcome visitors interested in becoming volunteers. One of the main reasons people give for … Continue reading Over 40 charities seek volunteers at Town Hall Volunteering Fair 2019 on Tues 5 Mar →

Learning Disabilities and Autism: Promoting Positive Outcomes conference on 12 Mar (Manchester)

A conference focused on support services for people with learning disabilities and Autism will take place on Tuesday 12th March at the Manchester Conference Centre. Open Forum Events is organising the conference, which will feature the following discussions: Dealing with Complex Histories and Risky BehaviourTransforming Care, Transforming People’s LivesSupporting People with a Learning Disability and/or … Continue reading Learning Disabilities and Autism: Promoting Positive Outcomes conference on 12 Mar (Manchester) →

Functional Skills Enrolment Week at MaTReC from Mon 25 Feb

Manor Training & Resource Centre (MaTReC) is staging an Enrolment Week for individuals interested in gaining Functional Skills Maths and English. From Monday 25th February, candidates can register for the free course at 304-308 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield, S2 1FF. Candidates must be aged over 19 or older on 31st August 2018. Speakers of … Continue reading Functional Skills Enrolment Week at MaTReC from Mon 25 Feb →

Initial assessments for ESOL courses at Firth Park Academy on 11 and 12 Feb through WEA

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is to run initial assessments for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th February. Ideal for individuals who work or have other responsibilities during the day, the evening sessions (6:00pm-8:00pm) will take place at Firth Park Academy, Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, S5 0SD. The … Continue reading Initial assessments for ESOL courses at Firth Park Academy on 11 and 12 Feb through WEA →

10% off room hire and refreshments at The Source in Feb

The Source is offering ten per cent discount on room bookings and refreshments at its Meadowhall Way premises throughout February. The training provider - which is located next to Meadowhall and close to M1 junction 34, near to train, tram and bus connections - has a range of conferencing, training and meeting rooms to choose … Continue reading 10% off room hire and refreshments at The Source in Feb →

Job vacancies: 2 x 20 hour contracted tutors to deliver Family Learning provision (Lifelong Learning, Sheffield City Council)

Salary:  Grade 6 (24,657 - £29,055) pro rata The role We are seeking to appoint qualified, committed and enthusiastic staff members to work to improve outcomes for children and parents/carers in Sheffield. Successful applicants will be part of an innovative and thriving team delivering Family Learning in schools, Family Centres and in Community and Voluntary … Continue reading Job vacancies: 2 x 20 hour contracted tutors to deliver Family Learning provision (Lifelong Learning, Sheffield City Council) →

L1 and L2 Community Interpreting courses coming up at WEA; initial assessment on Mon 25th Feb

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is to run a Community Interpreting Initial Assessment course, designed to help people use their language skills as a volunteer or community interpreter. WEA will be running Level 1 and Level 2 courses at Sheffield Learning Centre, 3 Vicarage Road, Sheffield, S9 3RH. In order to sign up, candidates need … Continue reading L1 and L2 Community Interpreting courses coming up at WEA; initial assessment on Mon 25th Feb →