Author: Opportunity

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

New ‘Chance to Work Guarantee’ will remove barriers to work for millions

Written by Department for Work and Pensions - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-chance-to-work-guarantee-will-remove-barriers-to-work-for-millions A new ‘Chance to Work Guarantee’ will transform the prospects of millions of people currently out of work, supporting them to realise their aspirations and potential. Changes announced at Autumn Statement will tear down barriers to work for over 2.4 million claimants, who will be able … Continue reading New ‘Chance to Work Guarantee’ will remove barriers to work for millions →

Five internships up for grabs with some of the UK’s largest property firms

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce - https://www.scci.org.uk/news/five-internships-up-for-grabs-with-some-of-the-ukandamp;-s-largest-property-construction-firms/ 12 of the largest real estate consultancies in the UK are behind a new competition to encourage more young people to consider how they can positively impact the future built environment, with internships awarded to 5 winners. The Property Needs You Challenge asks young people to submit … Continue reading Five internships up for grabs with some of the UK’s largest property firms →

L&W Institute research questions the effectiveness of toughening up sanctions from the Gov’s Back to Work plan

Written by Learning and Work Institute - https://learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-policy/more-support-not-tougher-sanctions-is-needed-to-help-the-growing-number-of-people-out-of-work-due-to-sickness-and-disability-to-find-work/ New research by Learning and Work Institute throws into question the effectiveness of toughening up sanctions in the benefits system in order to grow the workforce. Ahead of details to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement this Wednesday, and following the Government’s Back to Work plan published last … Continue reading L&W Institute research questions the effectiveness of toughening up sanctions from the Gov’s Back to Work plan →

Opportunity Sheffield’s Apprenticeships: Be Inspired event to take place on Thurs 7 March

Opportunity Sheffield, the Employment and Skills Service in Sheffield City Council, will be holding it's annual Apprenticeships: Be Inspired event on Thursday 7 March. The event will take place at Sheffield Wednesday Football Ground between 12pm - 4pm. Apprenticeships: Be Inspired provides an opportunity for Y11, Y12 and Y13 students across Sheffield to meet real … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Apprenticeships: Be Inspired event to take place on Thurs 7 March →

B2W Group Building Futures Digital Careers course on 1 December

B2W is recruiting now for it's next Building Futures Digital Careers course on 1 December. This course is aimed at learners aged 19-24 (must be 19 years old prior to 31 August 2023) who are interested in working towards a digital career. Qualifications upon completion of the course include: Level 1 Gateway Qualifications: Extended Certificate … Continue reading B2W Group Building Futures Digital Careers course on 1 December →

Standguide ESOL courses to start Thurs 30 Nov

The next Standguide ESOL courses (Entry 3 - Level 1) will run from Thursday 30 November until Tuesday 30 January, with initial assessments taking place on Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Monday 27 November. Classes will take place from 9:30am-2:30pm Monday - Wednesday. These will be hybrid lessons and will include 6 hours of homework … Continue reading Standguide ESOL courses to start Thurs 30 Nov →

Civil Service Workforce Diversity Recruitment event to be held on Tues 28 Nov

The Civil Service is seeking to ensure that it's workforce is more representative of the communities that it serves and is holding a recruitment event on Tuesday 28 November focussed on promoting wider diversity of recruitment from ethnic minority groups. The event will take place at The Showroom & Workstation, Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX … Continue reading Civil Service Workforce Diversity Recruitment event to be held on Tues 28 Nov →