Author: Opportunity

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

Community Youth Services provides career drop-ins across Sheffield

Sheffield City Council's Community Youth Services offer employment, educationor training advice to young people aged 16-18, through their career drop-ins. The drop-ins take place in community libraries across Sheffield including: Burngreave Libary, Sorby House, S4 7LG - Last Thursday of the month, 12pm - 2pm Crystal Peaks Library, S20 7PH - First Tuesday of the … Continue reading Community Youth Services provides career drop-ins across Sheffield →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 5 July 2024

Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Summer Teacake Club meeting, hosted by the new Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday 4 July 2024. Speakers YES2VENTURES Mark Powell (Director) - Developing Social Firms Mark told us about the history of social firms and how the ethos has developed. He talked about the … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 5 July 2024 →

Sheffield Care Career Pathways Jobs Fair on Thursday 25 July

Come to the Care Career Pathways event to find out more about the many different job roles within the adult care and health sector. If you enjoy helping people and want to make a real difference, then a career in the care sector could be perfect for you. When: Thursday 25 July, 9am -3pm Where: … Continue reading Sheffield Care Career Pathways Jobs Fair on Thursday 25 July →

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at Terry Wright Community Hall on Tuesday 16 July 2024

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at Terry Wright Community Hall, 569 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S2 2BT on Tuesday 16 July, 10am - 12pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at Terry Wright Community Hall on Tuesday 16 July 2024 →

Sheffield City Council seeks employers to provide digital industry placements and jobs

Sheffield City Council’s Apprenticeships team is looking for local employers to provide placements and jobs in the digital industry. The vacancies will be filled by candidates who have completed the Cyber Security Bootcamp. The programme takes 5 weeks and explores vital skills in safeguarding data and securing networks. Typical jobs this course could lead to … Continue reading Sheffield City Council seeks employers to provide digital industry placements and jobs →

PET-Xi business programme for young people starts Monday 8 July

PET-Xi has launched its IGNITE Programme, a business start-up initiative for young people aged 19-24 in Sheffield who are currently unemployed but have a business idea they are passionate about. This gives young people an opportunity to receive up to £1050 in business support start up grants. Why is this important?  In today’s challenging economic … Continue reading PET-Xi business programme for young people starts Monday 8 July →

SAVTE to host Introduction to Volunteering event on 16 July

Introduction to Volunteering with SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English) is on Tuesday 16 July 2024, 10am – 12pm. Find out how you can help people in Sheffield learn to speak English and improve your wellbeing. At this informal event you will: Be greeted with pastries and refreshments Meet SAVTE’s friendly staff, … Continue reading SAVTE to host Introduction to Volunteering event on 16 July →

Momentum Training launches Retrofit course in Sheffield

Momentum Training has announced a new Retrofit course based around the building and construction industry. The 4-week course will focus on energy efficiency through learning the knowledge, understanding and skills of improving energy, structural integrity and the modifications of buildings. Plus, learning the benefits and challenges of Retrofitting. Retrofit is a valuable approach across various … Continue reading Momentum Training launches Retrofit course in Sheffield →

Enrol for free online courses with We Find Any Learner

We Find Any Learner are offering three of its most popular courses for free! Children & Young People's Mental Health Mental Health First Aid - Level 2 Understanding Autism - Level 2 Eligibility criteria applies. You must be aged 19 or over, residing in England and not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship programme. Spots are … Continue reading Enrol for free online courses with We Find Any Learner →

Kada Research invites Training Providers to Sheffield Employment and Skills Strategy consultation

As part of Sheffield Employment and Skills Strategy, a consultation session has been specifically arranged for training providers, which will give them the chance to shape the strategy and help design some of the activities which will form part of the action plan.  The consultation session will take place with Kada Research on Tuesday 2 … Continue reading Kada Research invites Training Providers to Sheffield Employment and Skills Strategy consultation →