Author: Opportunity

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

Wanted: Testimonials sought for Teacake Club / Sheffield Employability Network

To assist with upcoming efforts to promote the Teacake Club / Sheffield Employability Network and raise awareness of Opportunity Sheffield's broader offering, we are seeking stakeholder testimonials. We would be very appreciative if network members could spare a few minutes to write a couple of sentences on the value they derive from the Teacake Club, … Continue reading Wanted: Testimonials sought for Teacake Club / Sheffield Employability Network →

MaTReC’s 14-week L2 helping in schools course starts on Weds 27 Feb

Manor Training and Resource Centre (MaTReC) is seeking registrations for its upcoming Level 2 Support Work in Schools and Colleges course. The 14-week programme, which is free to anyone receiving a means-tested benefit, commences on Wednesday 27th February (9:30am-2:00pm). Candidates will develop the knowledge and understanding required for those working in a school or college … Continue reading MaTReC’s 14-week L2 helping in schools course starts on Weds 27 Feb →

WEA to run free Healthy for Life course from Tues 29th Jan

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is to run a FREE seven-week course designed to help adults develop their skills and confidence in health and wellbeing. 'Healthy for Life' will take place from Tuesday 29th January until 19th March at The Sanctuary, 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield, S1 2PD. Modules will include healthy living, interpersonal skills and … Continue reading WEA to run free Healthy for Life course from Tues 29th Jan →

New Sheffield premises for Autism Centre for Supported Employment

The Autism Centre for Supported Employment, a charity which aims to help people with autism into the labour market, is moving to new premises in the centre of Sheffield. From Wednesday 13th February, the centre is moving from the Old Fire Station at West Bar to the following address: Office 0-3-13, Courtwood House, Silver Street … Continue reading New Sheffield premises for Autism Centre for Supported Employment →

Reach publishes 2019 course programme details

Reach has published details of its 2019 courses, which will take place across Gleadless Valley, Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe. The community regeneration charity is offering the following: Lowedges Community Centre - ICT Functional Skills, Improving Wellbeing With YogaNewfield Green Library - Brush Up Your Reading, English (Functional Skills)Reach Employment & Learning Centre - ICT (Functional … Continue reading Reach publishes 2019 course programme details →

Places available on English and Finance courses at ACT Fir Vale Centre

ACT Fir Vale Centre has places available on its English Conversation Club (started Wednesday 9th January) and Money Management – Budget and Finance courses. The community organisation, which is based on Earl Marshal Road, Sheffield, S4 8LB, continues to take registrations for both programmes, with interested parties invited to get in touch. English Conversation Club … Continue reading Places available on English and Finance courses at ACT Fir Vale Centre →

Grow announces 2019 programme start dates – referrals sought

Grow has announced the start dates for its 2019 employability programmes, which come on the back of a successful pilot scheme last year. The charity, which helps young people aged 16-24 who are looking for work, has places available on its upcoming spring, summer and autumn employability courses. Referrals and self-referrals are being south for … Continue reading Grow announces 2019 programme start dates – referrals sought →

The Prince’s Trust teams up with M&S Meadowhall for Get into Retail programme

The Prince's Trust will launch its next Get into Retail (Make Your Mark) programme in partnership with Marks & Spencer, Meadowhall Sheffield, in March 2019. Get into Retail aims to give young people, who are work-ready but do not have vocational skills, a mixture of practical training and qualifications that will allow them to move … Continue reading The Prince’s Trust teams up with M&S Meadowhall for Get into Retail programme →

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) →