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150 jobseekers attend latest Sheffield’s Working jobs fair at EIS in Attercliffe

Opportunity Sheffield staged its third Sheffield's Working jobs fair this week (Wednesday 11 May 2022) at English Institute of Sport in Attercliffe, with over 150 jobseekers attending the event to discover current vacancies, training options and employment support opportunities. The event was attended by 34 employers from across Sheffield, representing a wide range of industry … Continue reading 150 jobseekers attend latest Sheffield’s Working jobs fair at EIS in Attercliffe →

Green jobs delivery steps up a gear

From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Education, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, The Rt Hon Greg Hands MP Energy Minister Greg Hands co-chaired the first meeting of the country’s first ever dedicated group for creating UK green job opportunities. UK’s new Green Jobs Delivery Group holds inaugural meeting … Continue reading Green jobs delivery steps up a gear →

Webinar: Exploring workplace design for neurodiverse employees (Tues 28 June)

Tue, 28 June 2022 11:00 - 12:00 Crown Commercial Service has partnered with SouthernsBroadstock to deliver this virtual training session via webinar. Understanding the needs of a neurodiverse workforce is a core requirement when developing a truly inclusive environment. SouthernsBroadstock will discuss the opportunities that are uncovered when neurodiversity becomes a key consideration in the … Continue reading Webinar: Exploring workplace design for neurodiverse employees (Tues 28 June) →

Summer 2022 Firefighter recruitment with South Yorks Fire & Rescue; register your interest

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue expects to open its wholetime firefighter recruitment window in June 2022. The service is particularly keen to recruit from groups that are underrepresented in its workforce and would encourage potential candidates to register their interest via: https://syfrrecruitment.com/. This will ensure prospective candidates are updated when the recruitment process opens and … Continue reading Summer 2022 Firefighter recruitment with South Yorks Fire & Rescue; register your interest →

An introduction to RISE: Connecting SME employers with graduate talent in Sheffield

Written by RISE What is RISE? RISE is a unique business support initiative focussed on enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow through the employment of graduate talent. RISE has been effective in helping SMEs overcome the barriers faced in graduate recruitmentand equipping them with the tools and know-how to become successful graduate employers.Since … Continue reading An introduction to RISE: Connecting SME employers with graduate talent in Sheffield →

L1 courses in Childcare, Customer Service and Health & Social Care upcoming at FACES; Maths & English Fast-Track also recruiting

FACES will be delivering three Level 1 courses this term for those that don’t want to wait until September.  If you or someone you know wants to enhance their skills and gain a qualification then please share this email/flyer with them.  Anyone interested in any of the courses can submit an online enquiry here: bit.ly/EBSenquiry … Continue reading L1 courses in Childcare, Customer Service and Health & Social Care upcoming at FACES; Maths & English Fast-Track also recruiting →

Autism Plus seeks employer support for careers & advice event for SEND students (Thurs 16 June)

Autism Plus is organising a careers and advice event for SEND students on Thursday 16 June at the Showroom Workstation in Sheffield city centre. The provider is seeking supportive employers to attend the event to showcase their organisations and help demonstrate the range of workplace options available to young people from across the region. Please … Continue reading Autism Plus seeks employer support for careers & advice event for SEND students (Thurs 16 June) →

The Source Academy: Media Training Day on Tues 17 May

Ever wondered what it takes to undertake or create a live radio or TV interview? Here at The Source Academy, we have an amazing opportunity for everyone surrounding Media Training. The Team at PLC Media have kindly offered their time to host an additional full day for Young Producers. Tuesday 17th May 2022 9:30am- 4:30pm. … Continue reading The Source Academy: Media Training Day on Tues 17 May →

Digital Innovation Grant scheme re-opens

Businesses across South Yorkshire are being invited to apply for grant funding designed to help companies in the region embrace new forms of digital technology and drive growth. The Digital Innovation Grant scheme will provide eligible businesses with grant funding worth between £1,000 and £5,000 to match fund digital projects worth up to £10,000.50% of … Continue reading Digital Innovation Grant scheme re-opens →

Employment is for Everyone launch event at Gulliver’s Valley on Tues 14 June

Tuesday 14 June, 9:30-1pm Gulliver's Valley Theme Park, Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S26 5QW About this event Is your business struggling to fill vacancies and keep staff? We believe we have some of the solutions to your problems. Come to the launch of ‘Employment is for Everyone’ to find out how your business can: Overcome some … Continue reading Employment is for Everyone launch event at Gulliver’s Valley on Tues 14 June →