The Wise Group HEAT service helps people with energy hardship

The Wise Group has launched a fully funded HEAT service, which can provide 1:1 energy advice, mentoring and advocacy for households struggling with energy costs, fuel debt, or emergencies. From their employability work, they know that when someone is facing a heat vs eat decision, or is living in a cold home, it becomes incredibly hard to … Continue reading The Wise Group HEAT service helps people with energy hardship →

B2W announces March 2026 courses

B2W has announced all their February and March courses, including some SWAP opportunities across South Yorkshire. See all courses and their start dates in the table below: B2W Courses March 2026Download Learner Commitment Must provide NI number and ID Must have access to either a laptop/ PC/ Tablet (with webcam) – certain courses can use … Continue reading B2W announces March 2026 courses →

Nacro Education Sheffield hosts Supported Internship Information Events

Nacro Education Sheffield is hosting two open Information Events for their Supported Internships. The first event is on the 10 March and will be in-person at Asda and our second event will be on the 24 March and will be done via a Teams meeting. Both events will be a fantastic chance for prospective students … Continue reading Nacro Education Sheffield hosts Supported Internship Information Events →

Sign up to Food Safety, Mental Health and Functional Skills with FACES

Family Adult Community Education Service (FACES) are running three courses, starting in March 2026: Level 2 NCFE CACHE Award in Food Safety Mental Health and Wellbeing Functional Skills English and maths More details and dates in the flyers below. To sign up or refer someone to any of these courses, email: faces@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 … Continue reading Sign up to Food Safety, Mental Health and Functional Skills with FACES →

Sheffield Wednesday Community College hosts Post-16 Open Day

Sheffield Wednesday Community College's next post-16 open day is on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Their open days give prospective students the opportunity to discover courses, tour the facilities and meet members of staff in person. To register your attendance, scan the QR code or visit the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme website. SWFC Post 16 Sports … Continue reading Sheffield Wednesday Community College hosts Post-16 Open Day →

Seeking interview participants: University of Sheffield project on the history of work and rights

A research team at the University of Sheffield is looking for volunteers to take part in an interview about rights related to work. The project ‘Global Socio Economic Rights, Local Contexts (GLOSOC)’ explores how people in Britain, Germany, and East Africa have thought about work-related rights, now and in the past. They aim to conduct … Continue reading Seeking interview participants: University of Sheffield project on the history of work and rights →

Sheaf Training SEND Open Days

Sheaf Training are hosting two open days in February Half Term on Wednesday 18 February from 1pm to 3pm and Friday 20 February from 10am to 12pm. These open days are for potential learners looking at their SEND post-16 career options, as well as parents, carers and groups of professionals. To book at place, call: 0114 403 … Continue reading Sheaf Training SEND Open Days →

Realise Training launches Teaching Assistant and Early Years courses

Realise are offering a range of courses including Teaching Assistant and Early Years courses, so learners can take their first steps into a career in education or childcare. Courses currently running in South Yorkshire include: Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings Level 1 Teaching Assistant Level 2 Teaching Assitant Level 2 … Continue reading Realise Training launches Teaching Assistant and Early Years courses →

Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 3, October – December 2025

The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing to add value to the local economy and to the lives of Sheffield residents. This report covers the third quarter of the year - October to December 2025. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with suppliers … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report: Quarter 3, October – December 2025 →

Teacake Club Meeting Review: Wednesday 28 January 2026

The Teacake Club gathered on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at the English Institute of Sport (EiS) Sheffield. Ross Brown from Opportunity Sheffield welcomed everybody to the first Teacake Club of 2026 and thanked the venue team. Speakers Street League Graeme Severn - Operations Manager See the Street League slideshow here: Street LeagueDownload Graeme explained that Street … Continue reading Teacake Club Meeting Review: Wednesday 28 January 2026 →

Opportunity Sheffield launches hospitality course with Dinner Club

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned a six-week hospitality training programme, which will be delivered by Chris Hanson at Dinner Club in Sheffield, starting on Tuesday 24 February 2026. This programme provides a comprehensive "taste" of the hospitality sector. Dinner Club aims to equip participants with industry-relevant skills, improve emotional resilience, and prepare individuals for sustainable employment … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield launches hospitality course with Dinner Club →

Netcom Training’s free online cyber security course starts February 2026

Netcom Training is running a free online cyber security course for South Yorkshire residents, starting on Friday 6 February 2026. It’s ideal if you’re interested in tech, looking to improve your job prospects, or want to learn something practical that fits around work or family life. No previous experience needed, just a willingness to learn. Eligibility: Are … Continue reading Netcom Training’s free online cyber security course starts February 2026 →