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Sheffield Wednesday hosts Youth Hub Jobs Fair

Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme is hosting a Youth Hub Jobs Fair on Wednesday 15 April, from 10am to 1pm. Come to the Main Reception at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield, S6 1SW. What to expect: Around 25 employers attending Opportunities across a range of industries A chance to speak directly with recruiters Open to young people looking for jobs, … Continue reading Sheffield Wednesday hosts Youth Hub Jobs Fair →

Back2Work’s Level 2 Contact Centre Operations programme starts April 2026

Back2Work's next Level 2 Contact Centre Operations programme starts on 27 April 2026. Upon the successful completion of this programme, candidates will have the opportunity to work at Vodafone Sheffield. This programme is delivered online to mirror hybrid working practices, to support both working from home and office based roles. It will help learners develop … Continue reading Back2Work’s Level 2 Contact Centre Operations programme starts April 2026 →

Referrals being taken for Sheffield Futures’ Summer Jobs Programme

The Summer Jobs Programme, run by Sheffield Futures, provides young people with a fully paid six-week programme including a five-week work experience placement over the summer. The referral deadline is Friday 1 May 2026. The programe is specifically aimed at vulnerable young people, especially those who would benefit from engagement over the summer and from … Continue reading Referrals being taken for Sheffield Futures’ Summer Jobs Programme →

Register for the NHS Apprenticeship information session on Thursday 2 April

Register for the NHS Apprenticeship information session, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre on Thursday 2 April, from 2pm to 4pm. Street League are running a one-week pre-employment programme with the NHS starting Monday 20 April at English Institute of Sport, from 10am - 4pm each day. This vacancy is great for: 16-30 year olds chatty, … Continue reading Register for the NHS Apprenticeship information session on Thursday 2 April →

Applications now open for NHS Choices College 2026/27 Cohort

NHS Choices College now taking applications for their 2026-27 cohort starting in September. It is a specialist college delivering high‑quality, personalised education and supported internships for young adults aged 16–24 with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including autism. The programme is designed to unlock potential, build independence, and create meaningful pathways into employment. Through strong partnerships with … Continue reading Applications now open for NHS Choices College 2026/27 Cohort →

Bridges to Work event to help Autistic people into employment

Bridges to Work is an event to help people into work, taking place at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Saturday 28 April 2026, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. This event is for people with a learning disability, and autistic people interested in employment. It is free-to-attend, that will include a whole range of activities and helpful … Continue reading Bridges to Work event to help Autistic people into employment →

Grow Training programme starts April 2026

Are you 16-24? Need support getting into work? The next Grow Training programme starts on Monday 13 April 2026. Through Grow's horticulture-based project, you’ll develop transferable skills that are key ingredients to thriving in life and at work, such as working well with others, good communication and managing your motivation. Who: 16-24 year olds who are … Continue reading Grow Training programme starts April 2026 →

Attend the Open Morning with Autism Plus Specialist Employment Support

Autism Plus Specialist Employment Support are inviting professionals and referrers to its Open Morning on Wednesday 25 March 2026. This is a great opportunity to meet the team and learn more about how they support neurodivergent individuals to move into meaningful and sustainable employment. This is an ideal event for: An individual looking for support … Continue reading Attend the Open Morning with Autism Plus Specialist Employment Support →

New targeted IPS projects launch in Sheffield for Connect to Work

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, has commissioned seven community based individual placement and support (IPS) projects as part of the Connect to Work programme. The new activity is targeted at ‘disadvantaged groups’ identified by the Department for Work and Pensions as being eligible for Connect to Work. The new … Continue reading New targeted IPS projects launch in Sheffield for Connect to Work →

New Planning Your Post-16 Journey: A guide for young people in Sheffield 2026 released

The Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities service at Sheffield City Council is pleased to share the new edition of Planning Your Post-16 Journey: A guide for young people in Sheffield. The guide supports young people working from Pre-Entry to Level 2 as they move into post-16 education. While it has been designed with young people … Continue reading New Planning Your Post-16 Journey: A guide for young people in Sheffield 2026 released →