Enrolment day for Hospitality Sector Routeway on Mon 12 Sept; course starts on Mon 19 Sept

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the first cohort on its new Hospitality Sector Routeway. This is a free programme for candidates aged 18+, unemployed and living in South Yorkshire, which features two weeks' introductory training followed by a two-week work placement with a local employer. The course starts on Monday 19 September, candidates who … Continue reading Enrolment day for Hospitality Sector Routeway on Mon 12 Sept; course starts on Mon 19 Sept →

Learn for Life seeks referrals for Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT

Learn for Life Enterprise, based on London Road in S2, is taking registrations for Functional Skills Maths (L1 & L2), Maths (Level 1 & 2) and ICT Level 1 & 2.

Local Employment Advisory Forum Careers & Jobs Fair at Magna, Rotherham

A careers fair will take place at Magna Science Adventure Centre, Templeborough, Rotherham on Monday 14 November. See below for further details:

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 2 Sept

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Disability Cost of Living Payment The £150 disability cost of living payment will be paid automatically from 20 September, with the vast majority of those eligible expected to receive their one-off payment by the beginning of October. Those who had confirmed payment of their disability benefit for 25 May are expected … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 2 Sept →

Traineeship opportunities for 16-18s with Lifeskills in Rotherham

Written by Phoebe Dunn, IAG Officer, Lifeskills My name is Phoebe, and I am the IAG Officer here at Lifeskills in Rotherham. We work with young people aged 16-18 providing traineeships that lead on to apprenticeships or employment. Although we are based in Rotherham, we find placements for learners that are local to wherever they … Continue reading Traineeship opportunities for 16-18s with Lifeskills in Rotherham →

Join the Advancing Digital programme and build your skills; funded training for employees

Join the Advancing Digital programme and take advantage of hundreds of fully-funded courses. Whatever your career, sector, role or level of learning, Opportunity Sheffield’s Advancing Digital programme can help you to progress your digital skills and improve the way you work. Digital skills at work are more essential than ever before, which is why the … Continue reading Join the Advancing Digital programme and build your skills; funded training for employees →

DWP Guidance: Employing disabled people and people with health conditions

Reposted from the Department for Work and Pensions - updated Thurs 1 Sept 2022 This guidance provides a summary of information for employers to help: increase their understanding of disability enable them recruit and support disabled people and those with long term health conditions in work It has links to other resources to enable employers … Continue reading DWP Guidance: Employing disabled people and people with health conditions →

Volunteers wanted! Become a Learn for Life Digital Champion

Learn for Life Enterprise is seeking volunteers who can commit a minimum of two hours per week to helping people develop digital skills.

The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme; free help for 18-30yos with starting a business

Written by The Prince's Trust The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme supports any young person 18-30 to foster business skills and empowers them to launch a business, go freelance or become self-employed. With extensive 1:1 support from our team of Enterprise Youth Delivery Leads, followed by business mentorship up to two years after they launch their … Continue reading The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme; free help for 18-30yos with starting a business →

Autism Plus employment services open day on Thurs 15 Sept

Autism Plus invites you to call in to its Specialist Employment Services Open Day at Brewery Exchange on Thursday 15 September. See below for more details:

The Prince’s Trust seeks referrals for TEAM programme for unemployed 16-25s

If you’re unemployed and between 16 and 25, you can meet new people, gain new skills and train on The Prince's Trust's Team programme. See below for more details: How it works When you come on board, you’ll be challenged to: Take on your own group community project, making a positive difference to the place … Continue reading The Prince’s Trust seeks referrals for TEAM programme for unemployed 16-25s →

CTS Training expands course range with Lifeskills Centres partnership

CTS Training is offering a number of new courses after linking up with Lifeskills Centres. See below to find out which qualifications have been added to the training provider's range: