Opportunity Sheffield has a new brochure detailing its range of employment and skills programmes for 2022-23. This document is available online and can be downloaded by clicking here
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DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Jun
1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements Benefits to bricks The Prime Minister set out in a speech on Thursday (9 June) new plans to boost home ownership, including a right to buy extension in England to make home ownership possible for millions more people. Plans include several measures to be delivered by DWP as follows: … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 Jun
3 new Youth Hubs now open in Sheffield: MCDT, SOAR & Heeley City Farm
Written by Andrea Higgins, Partnership Manager, Department of Work and Pensions Three new Youth Hubs are opening in Sheffield! The unprecedented times that we find ourselves in, brings the opportunity to strengthen the way we support young people into employment. As part of our the government's £30bn Plan for Jobs, we continue to develop Youth … Continue reading 3 new Youth Hubs now open in Sheffield: MCDT, SOAR & Heeley City Farm
Nacro Education open days on 19 & 20 July in Sheffield
Nacro Education invites potential learners to attend open days at its Earl Street centre on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 July. Attendees will be able to find out about the GCSE, vocational course and employability options available to them.
WEA seeks feedback from past and present learners at New Directions event on 15 June
Step Up Training Digital Skills course at Showroom Workstation from Mon 13 June
Step Up Training is taking referrals for its next week-long Digital Skills Academy, which takes place from Monday 13 June at Showroom Workstation. Participants receive a free Google Chromebook which they can keep after the course concludes. See below for further details.
New Digital Skills with Business Admin course at Sheffield Skills Academy
Sheffield Skills Academy is running a new 10-day funded training course, which includes NCFE Entry Level 3 Essential Digital Skills. Eligibility is 19+, unemployed and has the right to live and work in the UK.
Yes2Ventures art exhibition showcases community art from Third Sector provision
Written by Yes2Ventures We welcome you to join us in a celebration of diverse talent as three community arts organisations form Sheffield team up to showcase some beautifully insightful art work from those in the ‘Third Sector’. Come along and get a first glimpse of work from non-traditional artists. With music and refreshments to welcome … Continue reading Yes2Ventures art exhibition showcases community art from Third Sector provision
One week until the Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at Manor Lodge (Wed 15 June)
Looking for a job, career change or training prospect? Opportunity Sheffield will be hosting the next Sheffield's Working jobs fair of the year on Wednesday 15 June 10:30am-3pm at Sheffield Manor Lodge, 389 Manor Lane, S2 1UL. Meet local employers and providers including the NHS, Plusnet, South Yorkshire Police and Sheffield City Trust. Discover new … Continue reading One week until the Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair at Manor Lodge (Wed 15 June)
Mission for fairer, greener jobs market agreed at UK-led International Employment Summit
From: Department for Work and Pensions and The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP Today, 7 June, member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) agreed to ambitious new plans to boost sustainability and inclusivity in employment, as the UK chaired the first Employment and Labour Ministerial since before the pandemic. UK Work and Pensions … Continue reading Mission for fairer, greener jobs market agreed at UK-led International Employment Summit
Call for evidence: Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
Written by Unlock Share your views and help us hold the government to account What is criminal injuries compensation? The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is a government funded scheme designed to compensate victims of violent crime. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA),administer the Scheme and decide all claims. The rules of the Scheme and the … Continue reading Call for evidence: Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
Qualitas Sports Football & Education Programme for post-16 students
Written by John Knapper, Post 16 Scholarship Manager, Qualitas Sports Please see below the opportunity for Year 11 Students with this Unique and Bespoke Football & Education Programme. Please can I make you aware of the support Qualitas can potentially offer to students on Results Day who may have not quite got the grades for … Continue reading Qualitas Sports Football & Education Programme for post-16 students