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
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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
RiteTrax Creative Pathway music programme starts February 2026
As part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Scheme funded by South Yorkshire Community Foundation, RiteTrax are pleased to offer Creative Pathways, a programme of music provision for young people aged 16-24. They must also meet the following criteria: • are in education, but have had periods of absence (e.g. missing 5–15% of school days)• … Continue reading RiteTrax Creative Pathway music programme starts February 2026
Money Guiders Network to run finance workshops
The Money Guiders Network is running a series of free workshops about how to manage your finances. These sessions are ideal for Money Guiders, frontline advisers, and anyone supporting people with their financial wellbeing. The Money Guiders England Network is facilitated by Reed in Partnership, in partnership with the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). All … Continue reading Money Guiders Network to run finance workshops
Job Vacancy: Housing and Neighbourhoods Apprenticeships – Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council's Apprenticeships team is advertising three positions based in the Housing and Neighbourhood Service. The closing date for all applications is Sunday 8 February. See full details in the Live Apprenticeships document below: Live ApprenticeshipsDownload If interested, please forward CV to Tariq.Ali2@Sheffield.gov.uk or Contact: 07717 201 012. Text “Apprenticeship” to 07717 201 012 … Continue reading Job Vacancy: Housing and Neighbourhoods Apprenticeships – Sheffield City Council
Sheffield Cares launches JobLink
Sheffield Cares is launching JobLink to help match people to jobs in adult social care. It introduces an online pre-screening process to make recruitment more efficient for providers and clearer for applicants. It is part of the offer from Sheffield Care Academy, Sheffield Cares our one stop shop for workforce development in Adult Social Care … Continue reading Sheffield Cares launches JobLink