Author: Opportunity

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

Employers & Training Providers attending Jobcentres w/c 25 July & 1 August

Please see below for details of employers and training providers attending Jobcentre Plus sites in Sheffield next week. If you are working with jobseekers registered with JCP, please share as appropriate. Monday 25th JulyHillsboroughBarCats (Hospitality) - BarCats will be coming into Hillsborough Jobcentre Tuesday 19th July and are able to speak to customers who are … Continue reading Employers & Training Providers attending Jobcentres w/c 25 July & 1 August →

Update from DWP on Sheffield Youth Hub referrals to MCDT, SOAR and Heeley City Farm

Written by Amy Jones, Employer Advisor, South Yorkshire District, Department for Work and Pensions I would like the opportunity to share with you details of our Work coaches in Youth Hubs. If you have any 18/24 who need extra support and would benefit from attending work coach interviews in the community rather than the jobcentre … Continue reading Update from DWP on Sheffield Youth Hub referrals to MCDT, SOAR and Heeley City Farm →

SOAR Into Jobs & Training outreach sessions on alternate Wednesdays in High Green; starting 27 July

SOAR is inviting jobseekers in High Green and the surrounding area to attend employment support drop-in sessions at The Campus on Pack Horse Lane. Keyworker Eve Steele will be attending from 9am-12pm - interested parties are invited to call in to find out more, with a view to signing up to SOAR's Pathways to Success … Continue reading SOAR Into Jobs & Training outreach sessions on alternate Wednesdays in High Green; starting 27 July →

Groundwork launches grant scheme alongside Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise to support entrepreneurs in sustainable business

The New Founder Programme is designed to help budding entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds start and grow their businesses into sustainable enterprises that have a positive, long-lasting impact on their communities.  Groundwork has joined a partnership with Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise to administer the ‘New Founder Programme’ – a grant programme designed to help … Continue reading Groundwork launches grant scheme alongside Pizza Hut Delivery and Hatch Enterprise to support entrepreneurs in sustainable business →

Tender for Richmond Community Hub; partners seek Richmond Ward Community Co-ordinator

Tenders are invited for the opportunity to work with community partners to create a partnership organisation to serve and represent Richmond. The aspects of the work to be addressed within the scope of this bid include:• Formally constituting the group with bank account and initial board in place• Working with partners to develop a Project … Continue reading Tender for Richmond Community Hub; partners seek Richmond Ward Community Co-ordinator →

Job vacancy: Premier League Inspires Co-ordinator (SUFC Community Foundation)

Responsible To: Employability Officer Salary: 20-22K Closing Date: Friday 12th August 2022 Start Date: Thursday 1st September 2022 Please see a full job description here. Apply: To apply please complete the application form here and send to joe.williamson@sufc-community.co.uk. About the Role: Sheffield United Community Foundation are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and well-qualified Premier League Inspires Coordinator to deliver … Continue reading Job vacancy: Premier League Inspires Co-ordinator (SUFC Community Foundation) →

The Community Connector Summer Newsletter: Darnall, Tinsley, Attercliffe & Handsworth

The Summer 2022 edition of The Community Connector is out, providing news and updates for people living in the Darnall, Tinsley, Attercliffe and Handsworth areas. This jam-packed newsletter includes features on: Community Youth Services activity in DarnallHigh Hazels ParkEmployment support optionsTinsley Community AllotmentThe East Local Area CommitteePakistan Muslim Centre activitiesDarnall FA Darnall Tenants and Residents … Continue reading The Community Connector Summer Newsletter: Darnall, Tinsley, Attercliffe & Handsworth →

Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 11 Aug at The Quays

A hospitality sector careers fair will take place on Thursday 11 August at Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield. Jobseekers are invited to attend the event, which is being organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, to meet employers and apply for vacancies. There will be job opportunities for hotel workers, … Continue reading Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 11 Aug at The Quays →

Work Experience & Futureproof: how Opp Shef helps prepare young people for the world of work

As the school year draws to a close, the Opportunity Sheffield team has been reflecting on the positive impact of our Work Experience support programme in 2021-22. After missing out on so many face to face opportunities throughout the height of Covid, we have been able to support schools across Sheffield to send 940 students … Continue reading Work Experience & Futureproof: how Opp Shef helps prepare young people for the world of work →

Not addressing labour shortages could cost UK economy £30 billion every year, says REC

Press release from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Inaction could lose the UK almost the equivalent of the entire defence budget – or two Elizabeth Lines – annually Labour and skills shortages risk significant damage to the UK economy, reducing our productivity and ability to invest, grow and raise wages sustainably, according to new research. … Continue reading Not addressing labour shortages could cost UK economy £30 billion every year, says REC →