Author: Opportunity

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

Low-income households to receive over £2 billion in further cost of living support

Written by Department for Work and Pensions - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/low-income-households-to-receive-over-2-billion-in-further-cost-of-living-support Around 8 million eligible households across the UK are set to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment in February, as the Government unveiled its plans to reward work, reform welfare and grow the economy. Around 8 million households to receive £299 Cost of Living payment … Continue reading Low-income households to receive over £2 billion in further cost of living support →

New South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub launched

Press release from SYMCA - https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article/157384a5-ecc9-41c5-9a0c-beb1f6da5bbb A new Apprenticeship Hub announced by South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, has been launched. The hub, which aims to create better quality and a higher number of apprenticeships start-ups in the region, launched on Tuesday 5 December at Rotherham’s Aesseal New York Stadium, with employers, education providers and stakeholders … Continue reading New South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub launched →

PET-Xi recruiting now for Positive Destinations courses starting Jan 24

PET-Xi is now recruiting for it's Positive Destinations engagement courses Positive Destinations course details Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday over the course of 2 weeks, plus 1:1 mentoring. Time: 10am-3pm Where: PET-Xi, Star House, Division Street, S1 4GE Positive Destinations: Development Skills dates Tuesday 9 January-Thursday 18 January Tuesday 23 January-Thursday 1 February Tuesday 6 … Continue reading PET-Xi recruiting now for Positive Destinations courses starting Jan 24 →

Upcoming JCP jobs fairs in Jan & Feb 2024

In January and February 2024, the Jobcentre will be hosting the following jobs fairs: Generic jobs fair at Bailey Court Jobcentre, Sheffield, S1 3SY Tuesday 23 January 2024 from 10am-12:30pm. This fair is for employers from all sectors who have vacancies in the Sheffield area Apprenticeship jobs fair at Cavendish Court Jobcentre, S1 2DR Tuesday … Continue reading Upcoming JCP jobs fairs in Jan & Feb 2024 →

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 8 Dec

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  WorkWell prospectus publication The Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Work and Pensions have published the WorkWell prospectus setting out further information and details about the Expression of Interest process inviting Integrated Care Boards, alongside local authorities, to bid for WorkWell funding.  WorkWell, announced at Spring … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 8 Dec →

Programmes Funding Newsletter – December 2023 (Doncaster Council)

Newsletter produced by Policy, Insight and Change Team, Doncaster Council (Reposted) Hello and welcome to the December edition of the Programmes Funding Newsletter For further information on anything in this newsletter or to receive further advice and guidance for your specific project or application, please contact the team by email -programmeenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk Many thanks      … Continue reading Programmes Funding Newsletter – December 2023 (Doncaster Council) →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 24 November

Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed guests to the Autumn/Winter Teacake Club meeting, hosted by Autism Plus on Friday 24 November 2023. Speakers Suzanne Eusman (Head of Specialist Employment Services), Autism Plus - about Autism Plus Suzanne welcomed everybody to Autism Plus, and explained a bit about the service. Autism Plus work with … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Friday 24 November →

Apply now for The BBC’s Production apprenticeships

Written by The BBC The BBC’s Production apprenticeship could be your chance to turn your passion for telling stories into a job that you love. We’re looking for our next apprentice at BBC Radio Sheffield. In September 2024 we will welcome hundreds of new apprentices into the BBC, why shouldn’t one of them be you? … Continue reading Apply now for The BBC’s Production apprenticeships →