Author: Opportunity

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

Learning Curve Group launches Health & Social Care programme

Learning Curve Group is recruiting for it's new programme starting in October. If you have a participant aged 16–19 and interested in care work, this free 22-week course in Sheffield could be for them. They will work towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, build confidence, and get support with … Continue reading Learning Curve Group launches Health & Social Care programme →

Tickets available for Teacake Club Meeting on Thursday 2 October

Tickets are now available for the Autumn Teacake Club Meeting, which will take place at Sheffield Futures, Star House in Sheffield on Thursday 2 October 2025. Our quarterly Teacake Club Meetings are a chance for our Sheffield employability network to listen to talks and connect with other local employment and support services in the city. … Continue reading Tickets available for Teacake Club Meeting on Thursday 2 October →

Arundel Lane Studios offers free music course to young people in care

Arundel Lane Studios delivers fully funded, hands-on creative programmes for young people who are in care, have been in care, or have received social services support. These sessions aren’t one-off taster days — they’re structured, industry-standard training designed to build genuine skills, open career pathways, and boost confidence. Here’s what’s on offer: DJ Training as … Continue reading Arundel Lane Studios offers free music course to young people in care →

CTS Training for young people aged 16-19 start August 2025

CTS Training is interviewing students to start its programme in August 2025. CTS is expanding its offer of provision and can offer learners a much wider range of qualifications at levels appropriate to them. It is also opening a new centre, meaning plenty of places are available. The training helps young people aged 16-19 (or … Continue reading CTS Training for young people aged 16-19 start August 2025 →

Grow gardening programme accepting referrals for September 2025

Grow's next gardening programme for 16-24-year-olds starts Monday 8 September 2025. Full details below: Times: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1pm to 3:30pm Location: Grow, 389 Manor Lane, Sheffield S2 1UL Length of programme: 4 weeks followed by the opportunity to interview for Grow Gardeners employment (10 weeks) Eligibility: this programme is open to 16-24 year olds who are not in … Continue reading Grow gardening programme accepting referrals for September 2025 →

Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills starts Monday 1 September 2025

Opportunity Sheffield is recruiting for its next Youth Employment & Skills (YES) course, starting Monday 1 September 2025. YES is designed to prepare learners for work. It provides support and guidance on how to move participants towards their dream career, with an emphasis on achieving progressions into employment, apprenticeships, and job-focused learning. Course Details Registration … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield: Youth Employment & Skills starts Monday 1 September 2025 →

Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 1 April-June 2025

The latest Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing in quarter one of 2025. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers to support and create a range of work and training opportunities. Social Value is all about the positive impact an organisation has … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 1 April-June 2025 →

Connect to Work launches in Sheffield with Supported Employment for residents with Autism, LDD and neurodiversity

The Government’s new Connect to Work employment programme will launch in Sheffield in August 2025, increasing the support available to out-of-work and in-work residents facing challenges in the labour market. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, and devolved to the regions, Connect to Work will help disabled people, those with health conditions and … Continue reading Connect to Work launches in Sheffield with Supported Employment for residents with Autism, LDD and neurodiversity →

Kickstart Your Career with Northern College’s Access Courses

Northern College's Access to HE Diplomas are designed to help adults take the next step toward university or a new profession. All the below course start on 17 September 2025: 📘 Access to Health & Social CarePrepare for roles such as Social Worker, Recovery Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant.📅 Ends: 17 April 2026🔗 Access to Higher Education Health … Continue reading Kickstart Your Career with Northern College’s Access Courses →

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair comes to Lowedges on Wednesday 24 September

Opportunity Sheffield's next Jobs Fair will be held at Lowedges Community Centre, Gresley Road, Sheffield, S8 7HL on Wednesday 24 September 2025, 1pm - 3pm. Sheffield's Working Jobs Fairs are co-run with Jobcentre Plus South Yorkshire and give visitors a chance to meet local employers and ask about their latest vacancies. The fairs are run … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair comes to Lowedges on Wednesday 24 September →

NHS Employability Programme starts Monday 11 August

Street League is collaborating with Learning Education and Development (LED) and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals on a one-week pre-employment programme. Candidates have been invited to an information and screening session at the English Institute of Sport (EiS) on Tuesday 29 July, 3pm - 4:30pm. The one-week course starts on Monday 11 August, 10am - 4pm and will also … Continue reading NHS Employability Programme starts Monday 11 August →