Author: Opportunity

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

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (19 May)

Weekly Policy Briefing Highlights: Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of people not working in the UK due to long-term sickness has risen to a new record of 2.5m, meaning that for every 13 workers, one is off through long-term sickness. Research from the Financial Conduct Authority show that the … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (19 May) →

See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – May 2023

Welcome to See It Be It's monthly opportunity bulletin full of ways to help inspire the next generation in Sheffield! Take a look below and get in touch with us at seeitbeit@sheffield.gov.uk if you would like to get involved. Our Bulletin Board Padlet also features information and templates to give you flavour of what some … Continue reading See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – May 2023 →

Charity sector to receive support from Bhayani HR & Employment Law

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce A Sheffield law firm has launched a new service to help support the charity sector recover from several years of challenging operating conditions. The pandemic and the cost of living crisis has led to some charities struggling with staff retention and so Bhayani HR & Employment Law has appointed … Continue reading Charity sector to receive support from Bhayani HR & Employment Law →

What’s Next for Traineeships webinar from Learning and Work Institute on Weds 24 May

Learning and Work Institute is holding a free online webinar on Wednesday 24 May from 11am-12pm. Join Catch22 and the Learning & Work Institute for a webinar exploring pre-employment opportunities for young people in the light of standalone traineeship programmes ending from this August. Speakers include: Steve Latus, Head of Traineeships at the Department for … Continue reading What’s Next for Traineeships webinar from Learning and Work Institute on Weds 24 May →

L2 courses with White Rose starting in June and July 2023

White Rose Beauty College is recruiting now for courses starting in June and July. These are suitable for anyone who is unemployed, can provide 3 months of benefit evidence and has an interest in the beauty industry. Courses are fully funded and learners will receive kit and uniform. The courses include: Level 2 Beauty Therapy … Continue reading L2 courses with White Rose starting in June and July 2023 →

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (5 May)

Weekly Policy Briefing Highlights: A new report by Green Alliance has investigated policy responses to reducing emissions in transport, which is the most highly emitting sector in the UK. Recommendations seek to reconcile implications for public finances whilst encouraging modal shift.​ Onward's updated UK Social Fabric Index shares insight into what strengthens a community, and how the resilience of … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (5 May) →

B2W Group to run a series of courses to help learners improve soft skills

During May, June and July, B2W Group will be delivering some unaccredited training to support individuals in developing some soft skills, boost their confidence and to help them overcome some of their barriers they face when looking at employment and training opportunities.  The sessions will use a combination of training and mixing with others in … Continue reading B2W Group to run a series of courses to help learners improve soft skills →