SYMCA survey on upcoming Multiply numeracy skills programme

Written by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority If you’re an adult who does not already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths, and you need to improve your numeracy, free courses are coming soon via the Multiply scheme. Multiply is the new national programme focused on improving adult numeracy skills and confidence. The … Continue reading SYMCA survey on upcoming Multiply numeracy skills programme →

SCC: Community events back and better than ever in Sheffield

Written by Sheffield City Council Sheffield’s exciting events calendar is back in full swing, with the city’s free community events attracting record numbers and showcasing the best in family entertainment. Last weekend saw the return of Weston Park May Fayre – delivered in association with the University of Sheffield – which saw more than 8,000 … Continue reading SCC: Community events back and better than ever in Sheffield →

Find out about Volunteers’ Week 2022: 1-7 June

Written by The National Council for Voluntary Organisations What is Volunteers' Week Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. Volunteers’ Week is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities, who together … Continue reading Find out about Volunteers’ Week 2022: 1-7 June →

Support for Ukrainian Refugees at Northern College

We are here for you – support for refugees Here at Northern College, we have everything you need to help refugees settle and thrive in the UK. From our community of students, teachers, and support staff to our perfect setting in acres of National Trust gardens. We have created a range of our short courses … Continue reading Support for Ukrainian Refugees at Northern College →

Advance training open days at Roshni & Somal Cafe in June

Opportunity Sheffield would like to draw your attention to two upcoming community engagement events organised by Advance Sheffield team, the Council's ESF-funded employee training programme. Two open days will take place at community locations next month, with a particular focus on upskilling female members of the Asian and Somali communities respectively. Attendees can find out … Continue reading Advance training open days at Roshni & Somal Cafe in June →

Warehousing & Storage 7-day academy with Step Up starts on Thurs 9 June

Candidates interested in finding employment in warehousing and storage can register for a seven-day sector-based academy with Step Up Training in Sheffield. The course, which commences on Thursday 9 June, will take place at the Showroom Workstation. All participants who complete the course are guaranteed an interview.

STEP to Success with Zest’s employment support programme

Zest is accepting referrals to its STEP to Success Sheffield employment support programme, which offers 1:1 keyworker support to unemployed and economically inactive residents of Sheffield who have a barrier to employment. The programme, which will run until November 2023, is part of the the wider Pathways to Success employment support programme, part-funded by the … Continue reading STEP to Success with Zest’s employment support programme →

SOAR Health & Wellbeing Day on Weds 15 June

SOAR is hosting a Health & Wellbeing day on Wednesday 15 June to coincide with Move More Month. The event will take place at SOAR Works, Knutton Road, Parson Cross between 10am and 4pm. See below for further details.

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 27 May

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements Cost of Living support announcement Yesterday, the Chancellor announced a package of support worth over £15bn to help households with the rise in the cost of living. This package is in addition to the over £22bn announced previously, with government support for the cost of living now totalling over … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 27 May →

Job vacancy: Contract Manager/ Senior Project Officer (Opportunity Sheffield)

Following the successful joint South Yorkshire LA bid to the European Social Fund, Sheffield City Council’s Opportunity Sheffield Team (the Employment and Skills Service of Sheffield City Council) is looking to recruit a Contract Manager to support the delivery of the Advancing Digital scheme. Advance SCR & Advancing Digital are two separate initiatives proposed to drive the Sheffield … Continue reading Job vacancy: Contract Manager/ Senior Project Officer (Opportunity Sheffield) →

150 participants (and counting!) receive ESF funded training through Advance Sheffield

Eight months into delivery, Opportunity Sheffield’s Advance training programme is in full swing. The European Social Fund supported scheme, which offers training opportunities to help employees progress their career, has actively engaged with 150 participants so far, with many more in the pipeline. Courses available We have seen some of our early participants achieve qualifications, … Continue reading 150 participants (and counting!) receive ESF funded training through Advance Sheffield →

IEP relaunches Accredited Sector Induction with new modules for 2022

The IEP team have been working hard to update our Accredited Sector Induction modules and we will be launching these weekly. We’re excited to announce that Issue Specific Barriers 2022 is now available to all members with access to our LMS, however for those who have already completed the module you are not required to retake … Continue reading IEP relaunches Accredited Sector Induction with new modules for 2022 →