Motion seeks new participants for Placement Programme

Motion, a social enterprise which works to improve the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of the elderly through exercise, has increased capacity for referrals to its placement programme. The Placement Programme, is an 8-week programme (excluding training) that Motion delivers to those who are in need of flexible, supported and meaning employment. The aim is … Continue reading Motion seeks new participants for Placement Programme →

The Suit Works seeks storage space for ‘secret project’

The Suit Works is looking for temporary storage space for donations of clothing from the end of November to probably the end of March. This is for "a super-secret project" that will be launching soon… The space needs to be dry, secure and easily accessible. A small to medium-size office of around 150 - 200sq … Continue reading The Suit Works seeks storage space for ‘secret project’ →

DWP updates LEAF Booklet; event on Mon 12th Nov at Magna

The Department for Work and Pensions has updated its Local Employment Advisory Form (LEAF) Booklet, with three new employers (an vacancies) added to the document. This year’s LEAF/Employer Event is being held on Monday 12th November at Magna, Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham S60 1DX. As last year, DWP customers and job seeking public are invited … Continue reading DWP updates LEAF Booklet; event on Mon 12th Nov at Magna →

Introducing… Hadfield Institute Job Club

Hadfield Institute provides a professional support service to help anyone who is unemployed get back into the job market. The provision is delivered through a job club based at Fir Vale building, Earl Marshal Road, Sheffield, S4 8LB. The Job Club institute can help with: writing and updating CVs registering with 'Find a Job' setting … Continue reading Introducing… Hadfield Institute Job Club →

PeoplePlus seeks referrals for customer service course starting Weds 14 Nov

PeoplePlus Sheffield have a customer service course due to start Wednesday 14th November with guaranteed interviews with Voice for a Customer Service role. The organisation will be holding a registration session on Thursday 8th November at 1pm where someone from Voice will give "a myth-busting presentation". Referrals are encouraged for the group session, including those … Continue reading PeoplePlus seeks referrals for customer service course starting Weds 14 Nov →

ACT to run IT courses over Nov and Dec in Firvale

Aspiring Communities Together (ACT) has places available on two upcoming IT courses, which will run from ACT Firvale Centre on Earl Marshal Road in S4. The organisation is running a seven-week Basic Computer Course between Tuesday 6th November and Saturday 8th December, with individuals on means-tested benefits able to register for free (£10 admin charge … Continue reading ACT to run IT courses over Nov and Dec in Firvale →

Places still available on Portland Training’s Care course

Portland Training still has a small number of places left on its upcoming Care course, which offers guaranteed interviews with three local employers. Travel and DBS costs are covered, while Portland will provide refreshments and offer flexible delivery. The course commences on Monday 12th November delivered form the organisation's Sheffield office on Julian Way, Davian House, … Continue reading Places still available on Portland Training’s Care course →

Cheap computers for Sheffield Charities

As a result of its engagement work with the local business community, Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) has 230 computers available to distribute to charities within the city. The PCs have been donated by a national business with a Sheffield base. Charities working to address universal credit access issues will be prioritised as the computers are … Continue reading Cheap computers for Sheffield Charities →

E1 Speaking and Listening spaces available through Firvale Community Hub

Firvale Community Hub is running an Assessment and Registration session for its E1 Speaking and Listening course on Monday 5th November 10am-12:30pm. The session will take place at 127 Page Hall Road, Firvale, Sheffield, S4 8GU. There are currently eight spaces available – these will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact details Margaret … Continue reading E1 Speaking and Listening spaces available through Firvale Community Hub →

Establishing Sheffield’s Responsible Business Forum – Weds 28th Nov

Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) has been working with leading Sheffield employers John Lewis, ARM, ARUP, Henry Boot, Irwin Mitchell and Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam Universities to develop the Responsible Business Forum in Sheffield. This collaboration aims to more strategically connect and harness the resources of the private and voluntary sectors to be a powerful force … Continue reading Establishing Sheffield’s Responsible Business Forum – Weds 28th Nov →

Yorkshire Sport Foundation / Active Burngreave offer training opportunities

Yorkshire Sport Foundation has TWO training opportunities for anyone working or living in Burngreave. These courses have been funded by Active Burngreave, with the aim of developing a strong local workforce, who are able to deliver activities in the future. 1. Level 2 Community Sports Leaders Award Develop the skills and confidence to be able … Continue reading Yorkshire Sport Foundation / Active Burngreave offer training opportunities →

IEP, Seetec and Zest to host employability networking event in Sheffield on 22nd November

The Employability Landscape in Sheffield City Region - Thurs 22nd November - 3-6pm The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) is delighted to invite you to join co-hosts Seetec and Zest for an afternoon of learning and networking in Sheffield. IEP’s latest regional networking event - The Employability Landscape in Sheffield City Region - explores some of … Continue reading IEP, Seetec and Zest to host employability networking event in Sheffield on 22nd November →