Author: Opportunity

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

Prince’s Trust Get Hired event comes to Sheffield on 13 March 2024

The next Prince’s Trust Get Hired event is at the Sheffield Family Hub, in the city centre on Wednesday 13 March 2024, 2pm - 4pm. This event will focus on health and social care and is aimed at young people aged 18-30. If you are an employer with roles starting in April 2024, it is … Continue reading Prince’s Trust Get Hired event comes to Sheffield on 13 March 2024 →

Standguide ESOL courses to start in March 2024

The next Standguide ESOL courses (Entry 1 - 2) will start on Monday 11 March 2024. The courses are for those wanting to improve their English skills and gain an accredited qualification. The units will cover reading, writing, speaking and listening to support with everyday life and progressions into work. Enrolment dates are taking place on … Continue reading Standguide ESOL courses to start in March 2024 →

Applications for University of Sheffield’s SME Summer Internship Programme now open

The University of Sheffield is offering 25 x £1,000 grants to local organisations to host a paid student internship through the SME Summer Internship Programme. A talented student will bring new ideas to your team as they develop their industry experience.  All internships must be a minimum of 70 hours. There is no maximum duration … Continue reading Applications for University of Sheffield’s SME Summer Internship Programme now open →

Twiddle Food and Opportunity Sheffield to host Business Networking Morning Event  

Join our Advance Sheffield team, Twiddle Food and Business Sheffield for a Business Networking Morning at Cutlery Works on Tuesday 5 March 2024, 9:30am – 11am. This event is free and will feature talks and networking. It is a chance for local employees and entrepreneurs to access information about funded training opportunities, help starting or … Continue reading Twiddle Food and Opportunity Sheffield to host Business Networking Morning Event   →

Employment is for Everyone and Equans to host apprenticeship and work experience site visits

Employment is for Everyone have partnered with Equans to deliver some site visits across their local construction sites, so visitors can find out more about vacancies, apprenticeships and work experience/mentoring programmes coming up in 2024. Equans are an ambassador to Employment is for Everyone and believe in giving autistic people and people with learning disabilities … Continue reading Employment is for Everyone and Equans to host apprenticeship and work experience site visits →

Job vacancy: Strategic Support Coordinator – Skills & Career Progression (Opportunity Sheffield)

Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment & Skills service in Sheffield City Council, seeks an innovative, flexible and forward-thinking member of staff to help drive a citywide upskilling and reskilling project. Advance Sheffield (part of the Skills & Employability South Yorkshire Programme, part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund) is an ambitious Local Authority-led initiative designed to … Continue reading Job vacancy: Strategic Support Coordinator – Skills & Career Progression (Opportunity Sheffield) →

Adira hosts second Sheffield African-Caribbean Recruitment Day

Adira is hosting Sheffield’s second Black careers fair, focused on connecting over 100 Black Professionals directly with inclusive employers. The event will take place at SADACCA (Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association) on Saturday 2 March 2024, 10am – 3pm. This is a prime opportunity to diversify your workforce and meet candidates equipped for … Continue reading Adira hosts second Sheffield African-Caribbean Recruitment Day →

Job Vacancy: ESOL Tutors (FACES)

The Family, Adult and Community Education Service (FACES) within Sheffield City Council is recruiting for qualified and experienced ESOL tutors. The service is looking for passionate and innovative tutors, who can inspire and empower adult learners. Learners will be encouraged and supported to develop and achieve positive life-changes for themselves, their families and their communities. … Continue reading Job Vacancy: ESOL Tutors (FACES) →