Author: Opportunity

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

Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Shirecliffe on Thurs 23 Feb

Opportunity Sheffield's next Sheffield's Working community job fair will be held in Shirecliffe on Thursday 23 February 2023. Local and national employers will be attending including Home Office, NHS, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (training programme), British Army, Amey and many more. Event details The event will take place at: Shirecliffe Community Centre, 349 Shirecliffe Rd, … Continue reading Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair in Shirecliffe on Thurs 23 Feb →

DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team: Benefits and Grants external stakeholder sessions – Feb and March

The Disability Services Advocacy Team are running some sessions to support with raising awareness of the different Disability Services benefits and grants. These are Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB). These sessions are for organisations outside the DWP only. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) This session covers what … Continue reading DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team: Benefits and Grants external stakeholder sessions – Feb and March →

SCC and DWP Adult Social Care recruitment event on 21 Feb

Sheffield City Council and DWP have partnered to put on a SCC Adult Social Care recruitment event on 21 February. The event will take place at Sheffield Town Hall from 11am - 2pm. There will be recruitment into a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Activities Worker Care Worker Personal Assistant Shared Lives … Continue reading SCC and DWP Adult Social Care recruitment event on 21 Feb →

Job Vacancies: Assistant Project Officer (SCC – Economic Strategy team)

The Economic Strategy Team in Sheffield City Council is recuiting for an Assistant Project Officer to work on the Economic Recovery Fund which aims to help businesses and district centres come through and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic funding for which has been extended to January 2025. This is a chance to join the Economic Strategy … Continue reading Job Vacancies: Assistant Project Officer (SCC – Economic Strategy team) →

FACES Childcare Entry 3 course enrolment on Thurs 9 Feb and Thurs 2 March

FACES (Family Adult Community Education Service) is enrolling for the Childcare Entry 3 course on Thursday 9 Feb and Thursday 2 March. The course is suitable for those who are 19+ and want to work with children but have no qualifications. It is an introductory course with progression onto a Level 1 Childcare qualification and … Continue reading FACES Childcare Entry 3 course enrolment on Thurs 9 Feb and Thurs 2 March →

Introducing the SY-NC Project in partnership with VAS

Written by VAS (Voluntary Action Sheffield) What is the SY-NC project? The SY-NC (Sheffield Youth Neighbourhoods and Communities) project aims to develop skills and capacity through convening and supporting Area Hubs in key areas of Sheffield. The lead hub partner will coordinate activity to develop trust, build local multi-agency relationships and deliver youth-led community development. Increasing numbers … Continue reading Introducing the SY-NC Project in partnership with VAS →

How to Upskill Your Workforce event with Advance Sheffield on Thurs 2 March

How to Upskill Your Workforce is a networking event aimed at Sheffield employers and their employees. It will be taking place on Thursday 2 March from 8am - 10am. The event is being run by Advance Sheffield, part of Opportunity Sheffield, which is Sheffield City Council's Employment and Skills service. It will be held at … Continue reading How to Upskill Your Workforce event with Advance Sheffield on Thurs 2 March →

Advancing Digital Accounting and Bookkeeping course starts Mon 13 Feb

Accounting and Bookkeeping Level 1 starts on Monday 13 February at The Source Skills Academy in Sheffield. Learners will work towards an AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping, which will give learners the skills they need to effectively implement and manage an accounting software system, leaving participants able to carry out typical bookkeeping transactions and … Continue reading Advancing Digital Accounting and Bookkeeping course starts Mon 13 Feb →

See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – Feb 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. see-it-be-it-in-sheffield-opportunity-bulletin-february-2023Download Our Bulletin Board Padlet also features information and templates to give you flavour of what … Continue reading See it Be it in Sheffield Opportunity Bulletin – Feb 2023 →

Building Communities with CITB in Construction virtual event on 7 March

CITB, in partnership with Speakers for Schools, is hosting an online session for anyone interested in a career in Construction on 7 March. The session will run from 6pm – 7.30pm with contributions from major contractors discussing how to apply for opportunities in construction. The event Building Communities with CITB in Construction is open to … Continue reading Building Communities with CITB in Construction virtual event on 7 March →

National Apprenticeship Week 6 – 10 Feb

This year's National Apprenticeship Week will be taking place from 6 - 10 February 2023. Schools, colleges, careers professionals and students across the country will be engaging in a variety of lessons, events and activities to promote and discover more about apprenticeships. This year's theme is 'skills for life' and will focus on promoting and … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 6 – 10 Feb →