Author: Opportunity

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

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation grants available for young people’s business start ups

South Yorkshire's Community Fund (SWEF) has a new fund available for young people in South Yorkshire who need support with business start up costs that they may not be able to otherwise afford. The grants are of up to £2,000 and are particularly aimed at those who are not in education, employment or training. These … Continue reading South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation grants available for young people’s business start ups →

Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 6 November

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-06-nov-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-06-11-2023Download

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at EIS on Weds 29 Nov ’23

Opportunity Sheffield's next Sheffield's Working community job fair will be held at English Institute of Sport (EIS), Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Local and national employers will be attending including, but not limited to, British Army, NHS and Keepmoat Homes. As usual, there is no need to book, just drop in. Event details The event … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at EIS on Weds 29 Nov ’23 →

South Yorkshire Police Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme recruitment event to take place on Thurs 9 Nov

South Yorkshire Police is recruiting for the Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme course starting in September 2024 The event will take place on Thursday 9 November from 6pm-8pm, and will be held at Robert Dyson House, Wath Upon Dearne, S63 7EF. Entry onto this course requires individuals to hold a degree in any subject. This … Continue reading South Yorkshire Police Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme recruitment event to take place on Thurs 9 Nov →

National survey records adult participation in learning at a historic high but identifies persistent inequalities between groups

Written by Learning and Work Institute: https://learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-policy/national-survey-records-adult-participation-in-learning-at-a-historic-high-but-identifies-persistent-inequalities-between-groups/ A national survey reveals a positive picture of adult participation in learning, tempered by persistent inequalities by social class and geography. Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has tracked the number of adults taking part in learning through an annual Adult Participation in Learning survey, the largest of its … Continue reading National survey records adult participation in learning at a historic high but identifies persistent inequalities between groups →

Sheffield welcomes professionals from displaced backgrounds to its communities

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.scci.org.uk/news/sheffield-welcomes-professionals-from-displaced-backgrounds-to-its-communities/ Skilled refugees and individuals from displaced backgrounds have a lot to offer to companies and our society. Talent Beyond Boundaries, along with Fragomen, supports the recruitment and relocation processes to help displaced talent reach their full potential and establish themselves in a safe and dignified environment. Talent Beyond … Continue reading Sheffield welcomes professionals from displaced backgrounds to its communities →

PET-Xi upcoming course dates for Positive Destinations and Level Up (November)

Below is a list of upcoming PET-Xi course dates running throughout November Positive Destinations Development Skills Mentoring: Tues 07 Dec – Thurs 16 Dec (Tues, Wed, Thurs, over 2 weeks, plus 1-1 mentoring) Development Skills Mentoring: Tues 21 Dec – Thurs 30 Dec (Tues, Wed, Thurs, over 2 weeks, plus 1-1 mentoring) Level Up IT/Digital … Continue reading PET-Xi upcoming course dates for Positive Destinations and Level Up (November) →

Programmes Funding Newsletter – November 2023 (Doncaster Council)

Newsletter produced by Policy, Insight and Change Team, Doncaster Council (Reposted) Hello and welcome to the November 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 – November 2023 (Doncaster Council) →

Military Preparation College open day to be held on Weds 13 Dec

Sheffield's Military Preparation College (MPCT) is holding a careers open day on Wednesday 13 December. The event will take place at Manor Top Barracks, Hurlfield Road, S12 2AN and will run from 10:30am (registration at 9:30am) to 1:00pm. The day will be an opportunity for current learners to demonstrate drills and parades, and will offer … Continue reading Military Preparation College open day to be held on Weds 13 Dec →

SYHA Changing Futures Collaboration event to take place on Weds 22 Nov

South Yorkshire Housing Association, in partnership with Sheffield City Council, is holding a Changing Futures Collaboration event on Wednesday 22 November from 10:30am-12:30pm. The event will be held at South Yorkshire Housing Association, 152 Rockingham Street, Sheffield, S1 4EB. The aim of the event is to promote and elaborate on how changing recruitment practices can … Continue reading SYHA Changing Futures Collaboration event to take place on Weds 22 Nov →