Learning Curve Group recruiting for L2 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy courses

Learning Curve Group is still recruiting for Level 2 Hairdressing (starting soon) and Level 2 Beauty Therapy (starting January 2024). The VTCT Level 2 Hairdressing study programme for under 19’s includes: Advise and consult with clients Shampoo, Condition and Treat hair Colour and Lighten hair Style and finish hair Set and dress the hair Basic … Continue reading Learning Curve Group recruiting for L2 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy courses →

DWP survey for blind or partially sighted individuals now open for responses

The Sight in Mind team at DWP is looking for individuals to take part in it's survey of people who are blind or partially sighted and are/have been accessing DWP services. Details of the survey can be found below and it closes for responses on Sunday 19 November. The survey can either be accessed via … Continue reading DWP survey for blind or partially sighted individuals now open for responses →

Prince’s Trust – October 23 newsletter

Below is Prince's Trust newsletter for October 2023. the-princes-trust-monthly-newsletter-oct-23Download

JCP to hold weekly online Provider and Jobcentre Network meetings

Jobcentre Plus invites individuals at attend it's weekly online Provider and Jobcentre Network meetings. Meetings will take place every Thursday from 10am-10:30am online. Anybody wishing to attend should email the Jobcentre Employment Team at jcpsheffield.eateam@dwp.gov.uk

Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 23 October

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) provides weekly district-level apprenticeship vacancy bulletins, broken down by region and local authority area. See below the latest vacancy lists for Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Sheffield apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sheffield-23-oct-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-23-10-2023Download

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 27 October

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Employment boost for thousands of parents on Universal Credit From this week, thousands of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their chances of getting a job or increasing their work hours. Parents of 3 to 12-year-olds will agree with their Work Coach to spend more time in … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 27 October →

Ofqual announces steps to secure parity for students taking vocational qualifications

Press release from Ofqual Building on the success of the 2023 action plan, Ofqual confirms measures that will embed the timely delivery of vocational results. Ofqual has today announced measures to ensure students taking vocational qualifications get their results on time in 2024 and beyond, following the success of this year. The measures are part of Ofqual’s ongoing commitment to … Continue reading Ofqual announces steps to secure parity for students taking vocational qualifications →

CTS Training open day to be held on Fri 27 Oct

The Growth Company launch fully funded Level 3 training courses

The Growth Company is now delivering a range of Level 3 training courses for individuals 24 and up. The links below contain information about each course, entry requirements and eligibility criteria. Courses on on offer are: Level 3 award in Education and Training Level 3 diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Level 3 certificate in … Continue reading The Growth Company launch fully funded Level 3 training courses →

SWAP opportunity for Burger King from 23 Oct-3 Nov

PET-Xi is working with Burger King on Fargate, Sheffield city centre, to organise a SWAP (Sector Work-based Academy Programme). The sign up session for the SWAP will take place on Thursday 19 October at 11am at Sheffield United Football Club, Blades Family Hub, John Street, S2 4QX. The actual SWAP will take place from Monday … Continue reading SWAP opportunity for Burger King from 23 Oct-3 Nov →

Learning and Work Institute All Change report: understanding and supporting retraining and career change

Written by Learning and Work Institute Advances in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, alongside longer working lives will see more people needing to change jobs and careers. But new research by Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has found that fewer people are switching sectors than before the global financial crisis. In part this is because doing … Continue reading Learning and Work Institute All Change report: understanding and supporting retraining and career change →

Programmes Funding Newsflash – Oct 2023 (Doncaster Council)

Newsletter produced by Policy, Insight and Change Team, Doncaster Council (Reposted) Please find below a newsflash detailing the most recent funding opportunities that have imminent deadlines. Policy, Insight & Change Team Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme : Phase 3c Now Open The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grants to public sector bodies to fund energy efficiency and … Continue reading Programmes Funding Newsflash – Oct 2023 (Doncaster Council) →