Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 2, July – September 2025

The latest Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing in the second quarter of 2025. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers to support and create a range of work and training opportunities. Social Value is all about the positive impact an organisation … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 2, July – September 2025 →

Sign up for Early Help Partnerships Training’s November sessions

The Early Help Partnerships Training (EHPT) offer is a series of standalone, topic-based sessions that support whole family working. It helps build the skills of the Early Help workforce and promotes partnership working across services. The training is free and open to professionals working with families in Sheffield. It supports your ongoing development and complements … Continue reading Sign up for Early Help Partnerships Training’s November sessions →

Street League launches Female Only Padel sessions

Street League has launched Female Only Street Padel sessions in Hillsborough Park. These free sessions are for women aged 16-30 and will act as an engagement tool to help with support around work, future careers and education. Street League have a range of sports and employability courses to boost young people's career prospects. To find … Continue reading Street League launches Female Only Padel sessions →

Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course starts in November

The next Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course, aimed at young people aged 16-24, starts Monday 10 November 2025. YES is run by Opportunity Sheffield and is designed to prepare learners for work by offering support and guidance to help them move toward their dream careers. The focus is on progressing participants into: Employment Apprenticeships … Continue reading Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course starts in November →

Youth Voice & Influence Service introduce Young Trainers Programme

The Youth Voice & Influence Service at Sheffield City Council is introducing the Young Trainers Programme, part of its wider Young Ambassadors Project.Co-designed with young people across the city, this programme focuses on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, aiming to foster connection, belonging, and stronger communities.We’re looking for enthusiastic young people aged 14–18 to become Young … Continue reading Youth Voice & Influence Service introduce Young Trainers Programme →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Thursday 2 October 2025

The Teacake Club gathered on Thursday 2 October 2025 at Sheffield Futures, Star House in Sheffield. The host, Emily Hawn from Opportunity Sheffield, extended a warm welcome to all attendees and thanked the hosts, Sheffield Futures. You can see the full slideshow here: Teacake Club Oct 25Download Speakers Opportunity Sheffield John Powell - Partnership Manager … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Thursday 2 October 2025 →

Learning Curve launches Health and Social Care Study Programme

The Health and Social Care Study Programme with Learning Curve starts on Monday 13 October. The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a full-time study programme designed for young people aged 16–19 who are interested in a career in health and social care. It’s ideal for school or college … Continue reading Learning Curve launches Health and Social Care Study Programme →

Woodhouse Community Hub & Library host Jobs Fair

Woodhouse Community Hub & Library is hosting a Jobs Fair on Wednesday 8 October, 10am until 12pm. Attendees are invited to bring copies of their CVs and to have a chat with local employers and training providers. No need to book - drop into Woodhouse Community Hub & Library, 524 Stradbroke Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield, S13 7GD.

Firvale Community Hub launches Sheffield Apprenticeship Connector Programme

Firvale Community Hub has launched Sheffield’s new Apprenticeship Connector Programme, funded by the Youth Futures Foundation through its national Connected Futures programme. This pioneering initiative aims to address one of Sheffield’s most persistent inequalities, the under-representation of Pakistani and Bangladeshi young people in apprenticeships. National research by the Youth Futures Foundation shows that these communities … Continue reading Firvale Community Hub launches Sheffield Apprenticeship Connector Programme →

Post-16 Football Diploma course starts September 2026

The Kyle Walker Football Academy (K2W) is taking applications for their next course starting in September 2026. Master class days are taking place during the February, Easter and May half terms. The K2W Academy Scholarship programme is based at Concord Sports Centre and can lead to a number of progression routes. To find out more, … Continue reading Post-16 Football Diploma course starts September 2026 →

B2W pre-employment programme prepares learners to work at AON

Join B2W's programme for the opportunity to work in AON's Customer Service team from 13 October 2025. This programme is delivered online to mirror hybrid working practices, helping learners develop the behaviours, digital skills, and independence needed for remote roles in the contact centre sector. Learners begin with basic digital skills, including setting up and … Continue reading B2W pre-employment programme prepares learners to work at AON →

Join the PROUD Apprenticeship in Customer Service to start your career in the NHS

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are holding online IAG sessions in October and November for the PROUD Apprenticeship in Customer Service. Recruitment will start on Monday 20 October and take place over the following 4 weeks. The programme will run from Monday 10 to Friday 15 November 2025. As part of our supported recruitment process, they are working with … Continue reading Join the PROUD Apprenticeship in Customer Service to start your career in the NHS →