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Boost your skills & get on the path to a better job in 2022 with the National Careers Service

Written by the Education and Skills Funding Agency Join professional careers advisers for 5 weeks of careers workshops to unlock your potential Has the New Year made you think about a new job, or the next chapter in your career? If this applies to you and you are scratching your head wondering where to start, … Continue reading Boost your skills & get on the path to a better job in 2022 with the National Careers Service

New SCC scheme launched to help close the digital divide in Sheffield

Written by Sheffield City Council A new scheme has been launched by Sheffield City Council which will provide grants to the voluntary, community and faith sectors to help digitally excluded adults get online. The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced how reliant people have become on digital technologies for accessing public services, keeping in touch with family … Continue reading New SCC scheme launched to help close the digital divide in Sheffield

Monthly IAG walk-in sessions at Central Library with FACES

Sheffield City Council's Family, Adult and Community Education Service (FACES) will be hosting information, advice and guidance sessions in the Central Library foyer on the second Tuesday of every month. Officers will be able to give information, advice and guidance around the FACES services and provision. Potential learners can ask about progression from community courses … Continue reading Monthly IAG walk-in sessions at Central Library with FACES

New courses & transport service for those 19+ returning to education at Northern College

Written by Northern College Are you aged 19 or over and looking to start a new chapter in your life? Do you want to learn a new skill, access university, get a new job or even change careers? Northern College in South Yorkshire has launched a new range of courses designed especially for you and … Continue reading New courses & transport service for those 19+ returning to education at Northern College

Sheffield Theatres announces opportunities for deaf & disabled artists

Written by Sheffield Theatres In association with Ramps On The Moon and Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres will be co-hosting three introductory courses for deaf and disabled people who are interested in pursuing careers in directing, producing, and writing. The courses will see aspiring artists collaborate with industry professionals over several months before coming together to … Continue reading Sheffield Theatres announces opportunities for deaf & disabled artists

Join your Local Area Committee’s online consultation event

LAC online consultation events Book a place onto your Local Area Committee’s online consultation to hear from your councillors and LACs and ask questions about your area. This is also your chance to discuss key themes of community plans which are a result of feedback from the LAC survey last year. You are encouraged to book … Continue reading Join your Local Area Committee’s online consultation event

Sector Routeways is recruiting for February start in two of its courses

Opportunity Sheffield's Sector Routeways programme is now recruiting participants for its next courses in Engineering & Manufacturing and Digital. These are free programmes for candidates aged 18+, unemployed and living in South Yorkshire.  Sector Routeways: Engineering & Manufacturing Start date: Monday 14 February This programme consists of a two-week training course followed by a two-week … Continue reading Sector Routeways is recruiting for February start in two of its courses

New government support package to help more disabled people into work (DWP)

Department for Work & Pensions press release New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as government builds back fairer. New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as government builds back fairer.15 Jobcentre Plus sites to trial framework to become more autism-friendly.26,000 work coaches are undergoing … Continue reading New government support package to help more disabled people into work (DWP)