Author: Opportunity

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

How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme (DWP)

Reposted from the Department for Work and Pensions Guidance about signing up for the Disability Confident scheme, and how it can help your business. Contents Why you should become Disability ConfidentHow to become Disability ConfidentLevel 1: Disability Confident CommittedLevel 2: Disability Confident EmployerLevel 3: Disability Confident LeaderAdvice on employing disabled people Print this page The … Continue reading How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme (DWP) →

SAVTE seeks volunteers to help teach English to Sheffield citizens

Written by SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English) Are you interested in supporting someone to develop their English language and become a more empowered Sheffield citizen? SAVTE's next volunteer training courses take place during September / October / November 2022. No previous teaching experience required - we will TRAIN you, MATCH you … Continue reading SAVTE seeks volunteers to help teach English to Sheffield citizens →

Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair is Weds 14 Sept in Lowedges; all jobseekers welcome

The next Sheffield's Working Jobs Fair, organised by Opportunity Sheffield in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, will take place at Gresley Road Tenants Meeting Rooms, Lowedges on Wednesday 14 September (10am-2pm) Following the sixth event in the series, which took place at The Venue in Stocksbridge on Thursday 18 August, the number of Sheffield jobseekers to … Continue reading Next Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair is Weds 14 Sept in Lowedges; all jobseekers welcome →

Agenda & registration info for IEP Digital Technology Conference 2022 (19-23 Sept)

Written by the Institute of Employability Professionals Taking place online, between the 19 and 23 September the DTC 2022, sponsored by CogniSoft, is a must-do for those currently working in employability and skills or anyone who is interested in joining our sector. We have some fantastic speakers lined up over this 5-day event, all experts in their … Continue reading Agenda & registration info for IEP Digital Technology Conference 2022 (19-23 Sept) →

PET-Xi Training now recruiting for Level Up & Customer Service, Team Leading & Digital Skills L2s for Sept

PET-XI Training has published its September start dates for L2 course opportunities, and is continuing to seek referrals for its rolling start Level Up programme. CUSTOMER SERVICE  Level 2 (5-day) Time:   11:00am– 3:00pm  Dates:  Monday 5  – Friday 9 Sept Venue: Sheffield Futures, S1 4GE TEAM LEADING Level 2 (5-day) Time:   11:00am– 3:00pm  … Continue reading PET-Xi Training now recruiting for Level Up & Customer Service, Team Leading & Digital Skills L2s for Sept →

British Chambers of Commerce: Unfilled vacancies ‘a ticking timebomb’

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for Government action to alleviate pressure on the labour market, describing the shortage of available staff "a ticking timebomb for firms up and down the country". BCC Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said the UK jobs market "remains incredibly tight", which is adding to the growing … Continue reading British Chambers of Commerce: Unfilled vacancies ‘a ticking timebomb’ →

Workshop on supporting clients with NHS job applications (Tues 27 Sept)

Employment is for Everyone invites keyworkers, advisors and other support providers to attend a free workshop on navigating the NHS job application process. The online session will take place online on Tuesday 27 September between 11am and 12pm. Registration via Eventbrite is required. Employment is for Everyone is partnering with Dave Palfreyman, Employability Project Manager … Continue reading Workshop on supporting clients with NHS job applications (Tues 27 Sept) →

Sheffield Futures seeks 18-24s referrals for Pathways to Success employment support project

Sheffield Futures has a new employment support project aimed at supporting unemployed and economically inactive 18-24-year-olds into work, education and/or training. The project is being delivered as part of Sheffield City Council's Pathways to Success project, part-funded by the European Social Fund. Sheffield Futures is offering employment coaching and in-work support to participants, who need … Continue reading Sheffield Futures seeks 18-24s referrals for Pathways to Success employment support project →

Govt pledges £7.6 million to help 2,000 adults with autism into work

From: Department for Work and Pensions and Chloe Smith MP A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move into work. The Local Supported Employment (LSE) initiative is providing grant funding to 24 local authorities in England and Wales, representing an investment of £7.6 million over … Continue reading Govt pledges £7.6 million to help 2,000 adults with autism into work →

10-week Welder Fabricator Skills Programme in Sheffield with Momentum Training

Written by Momentum Training As part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, the Government has announced a series of Skills Bootcamps, which includes one in Engineering. The National Skills Fund will fund 90% of the cost of upskilling the existing workforce across a variety of sectors. With an employer contribution of only 10% of the cost of … Continue reading 10-week Welder Fabricator Skills Programme in Sheffield with Momentum Training →