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DWP ethnic minority employment bulletin: March 2022

Written by the Department for Work and Pensions Inclusive Britain: government response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities On 17 March 2022, the Government published “Inclusive Britain” its response to the March 2021 report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities. “Inclusive Britain” sets out over 70 actions in response to the … Continue reading DWP ethnic minority employment bulletin: March 2022 →

Half a billion unlocked by SYMCA for the South Yorkshire renewal fund

Written by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority The Mayor of South Yorkshire, Dan Jarvis, has announced a fund worth half a billion pounds to be used on making improvements in the region’s four local authority areas. The South Yorkshire Renewal fund will be invested in place-based projects across infrastructure, housing, community renewal, net zero, business … Continue reading Half a billion unlocked by SYMCA for the South Yorkshire renewal fund →

Job vacancies: Employment Coach & Employment Support Coordinator (Element Society)

Element Society is seeking an Employment Coach and an Employment Support Coordinator to join its Employment & Skills Team. Employment Coach Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 (fte/pro-rata for part-time employees) per annum dependent on experience Benefits: 28 days leave per year (includes bank holidays), 4% paid pension contribution, fully funded Westfield Health Scheme membership Contract: Part-time, 17.5 hours per … Continue reading Job vacancies: Employment Coach & Employment Support Coordinator (Element Society) →

Facing the future: employment prospects for young people after coronavirus (by the Prince’s Trust)

Written by the Prince's Trust New report finds prolonged youth jobs crisis is set to cost UK economy almost £7 billion next year Youth unemployment will remain high, even once the economy recovers, warns a new report from Learning and Work Institute and The Prince’s Trust, supported by HSBC UK The economic cost of youth unemployment, in terms … Continue reading Facing the future: employment prospects for young people after coronavirus (by the Prince’s Trust) →

Sign up for the Sheffield City Council Apprentice Recruitment Fair on Wed 13 April

Sheffield City Council will be hosting an apprentice recruitment fair at Sheffield Town Hall on Wednesday 13 April. There will be direct access to the Managers who are recruiting over the next few months and current and past apprentices will be on hand to answer questions. Register to attend Bookings must be made through Eventbrite … Continue reading Sign up for the Sheffield City Council Apprentice Recruitment Fair on Wed 13 April →

Sector Routeways: Construction now recruiting for training course in Gleadless (Mon 25 Apr)

Sector Routeways: Construction is coming to Gleadless for a two-week training course at Heeley Green Community Centre starting Monday 25 April. See the poster below to see how this course, followed by a two-week work placement on site, aims to help the unemployed into work in this growth sector. Register or refer If you or … Continue reading Sector Routeways: Construction now recruiting for training course in Gleadless (Mon 25 Apr) →

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (18 Mar)

Please download the file below to read the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing as of Friday 18 March. SYMCA-policy-briefing-18-03-2022Download This week's key messages Labour market data is not showing any signs of major shifts with unemployment slightly below pre-pandemic levels. There is some positive labour market data around job recovery, particularly in … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (18 Mar) →

Treat your mum with a special Mothering Sunday gift while supporting Roundabout

Written by Roundabout Homeless Charity Instead of the usual flowers and chocolates, the Roundabout team hope people will make a donation to the charity in the name of the important mother figure in their life. In return, she will receive a special Roundabout gift box including a postcard with a personalised message, a packet of … Continue reading Treat your mum with a special Mothering Sunday gift while supporting Roundabout →

Attend the Making Business: Ready for the Future event at Sheffield College (Tue 29 Mar)

Written by Sheffield College South Yorkshire chiefs to lend their support to small business owners Business, civic and education chiefs are urging South Yorkshire small business owners to sign up to a scheme aimed at helping them develop new opportunities. Higher Skills Higher Growth offers free support to small and medium sized enterprises, start-ups and … Continue reading Attend the Making Business: Ready for the Future event at Sheffield College (Tue 29 Mar) →

UK-wide online platform for autistic young people launched

Ambitious about Autism has today launched the Ambitious Youth Network, a UK-wide online platform for autistic young people.  The Ambitious Youth Network will offer autistic young people aged 16 to 25 a safe and moderated online space to help them understand their autistic identity and reduce isolation and loneliness that many feel. Young people will be able … Continue reading UK-wide online platform for autistic young people launched →

Weekly Nature Connections sessions for women struggling with mental health

Survivors of Depression in Transition (SODIT) is to run weekly Nature Connections sessions open to all women who are struggling with their mental health The sessions commence on Tuesday 22 March and will take place at SODIT, Unit 4 SYAC Business & Enterprise centre, 120 Wicker, S3 8JD, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Space is limited … Continue reading Weekly Nature Connections sessions for women struggling with mental health →